(917) 746-8242
📍 Area code 917·Area code 917, Other / Unknown
Recent comments
- Debt CollectorFTC Verified ComplaintReported Jul 9, 2026
This number has been reported to the FTC for making unwanted debt collection or financial services calls. Canadians have flagged numbers from this area code for similar activity.
- ScamReported Jun 15, 2026This number has been reported multiple times across Canadian consumer protection websites as a potential scam.
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About this number
- Phone number:
- (917) 746-8242
- Area code:
- 917
- Province:
- Other / Unknown
- Country:
- United States or international
- Number type:
- Mobile or landline
- Origin:
- Not a recognised Canadian area code
(917) 746-8242 uses the 917 area code. Numbers in this area code are based in Other / Unknown.
About area code 917
- Province / region:
- Other / Unknown
- Numbers reported here:
- 928
- Most common call type:
- Other
Numbers like this one have been reported 954 times in the the 917 area code area, most often as Other. See all reported 917 numbers →
What to do if you receive this call
Do not call back and do not provide personal information. Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
Related numbers in area code 917
Other reported numbers in the 917 area code, with their reported type and report count.
- (917) 210-8886
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — No Subject Provided
Other2 reports - (917) 473-8497
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — No Subject Provided
Robocall2 reports - (917) 746-0418
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends
Scam2 reports - (917) 352-9742
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — Other
Robocall2 reports - (917) 426-7235
Reported to FTC Do Not Call registry — Lotteries, prizes & sweepstakes
Other2 reports
Frequently asked questions
- Is (917) 746-8242 safe to answer?
- Be cautious. (917) 746-8242 has been reported 2 times as Scam by Canadians, so it is likely an unwanted or spam call. If you don't recognise it, let it go to voicemail.
- Who is calling from (917) 746-8242?
- (917) 746-8242 has been reported 2 times as Scam. Most callers describe it as Scam.
- What area is (917) 746-8242 from?
- (917) 746-8242 uses the 917 area code in Other / Unknown.
- Should I call (917) 746-8242 back?
- No. Don't call (917) 746-8242 back — returning a spam or scam call can confirm your number is active and lead to more calls.
- How many times has (917) 746-8242 been reported?
- (917) 746-8242 has been reported 2 times by Canadians, most often as Scam.
- What area code is (917) 746-8242 from?
- (917) 746-8242 is in the 917 area code, associated with Other / Unknown.
- Is (917) 746-8242 a Canadian number?
- The 917 area code is not a recognised Canadian geographic area code, so (917) 746-8242 may be a toll-free or non-Canadian number.