(540) 749-5993
Spam score 100/100
Last searched June 21, 2026
Standard US geographic line. We do not display carrier assignments — area codes can be spoofed and are not proof of who is calling.
High Risk
Total searches
1
Community reports
1
Community snapshot
Most reported as: Other
Community sentiment: Mostly scam (100% negative tags)
- Other·100%
Tags reflect user experiences on CheckThatCall, not confirmed caller identity.
Known scam pattern
Fake social-media or lottery giveaway
Callers claim you won a Facebook, Instagram, or cash giveaway you never entered. Scripts often mention Mercedes prizes, gold bars, or "financial freedom" — classic advance-fee fraud.
Warning signs
- You did not enter the stated contest but were selected anyway.
- Caller asks for a processing fee or account verification code.
- Impersonates Facebook, a celebrity, or a well-known brand without proof.
- Threatens to forfeit the prize if you hang up or delay.
If (540) 749-5993 called you
- Hang up and do not return the call using caller ID alone.
- Never share one-time codes or passwords — they can drain accounts.
- Check the real platform's official help center for scam alerts.
- Submit a structured report here to help other searchers.
Learn more in our How to Spot a Robocall guide.
Pattern labels come from curated community reports and public fraud trends — not verified law-enforcement findings. Caller ID can be spoofed; tags describe common scripts associated with similar numbers.
Activity timeline
- First community report today
- Listed on CheckThatCall since today
Based on CheckThatCall directory activity only — not verified call frequency or carrier records.
Who called from (540) 749-5993?
Based on 1 community reports, phone number (540) 749-5993 is frequently tagged as Scam with a strong association to Other calls. Approximately 100% of reports classify this number as spam or scam activity. Community data suggests exercising caution — consider letting the call go to voicemail and verifying any claims through official channels before responding.
Community reports for (540) 749-5993 match a widely reported US fraud pattern: fake social-media or lottery giveaway. Callers claim you won a Facebook, Instagram, or cash giveaway you never entered. Scripts often mention Mercedes prizes, gold bars, or "financial freedom" — classic advance-fee fraud. If this script sounds familiar, treat the call as untrusted even when caller ID looks local or uses a recognizable brand name.
Phone number (540) 749-5993 uses area code 540, which is commonly associated with Roanoke, Virginia. Keep in mind that scammers frequently spoof local area codes to appear trustworthy — the displayed area code alone does not confirm who is calling.
(540) 749-5993 is a standard US geographic number. Local area codes can be spoofed, so the displayed digits do not prove who is calling or where they are located.
The first community report for (540) 749-5993 was submitted on June 21, 2026. Additional tags help refine the spam score over time.
Report breakdown for (540) 749-5993
By rating
- Scam1(100%)
By category
- Other1(100%)
Safety tips if (540) 749-5993 called you
- Hang up and do not return the call using caller ID alone.
- Never share one-time codes or passwords — they can drain accounts.
- Do not trust caller ID for (540) 749-5993 — scammers often spoof local or toll-free numbers.
- Report your experience with structured tags on this page to help other searchers.
How to block (540) 749-5993 on iPhone and Android
Blocking (540) 749-5993 stops repeat rings from the same caller ID. Spoofed scam numbers may change — combine blocking with lookup and carrier filters.
iPhone (iOS)
- Open the Phone app → Recents.
- Tap the i icon next to (540) 749-5993.
- Scroll down and tap Block this Caller.
- Optional: Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers to send unknown numbers to voicemail.
Android
- Open Phone → Recents or Call history.
- Long-press the call from (540) 749-5993 (or tap the number, then Details).
- Choose Block or Report spam (wording varies by Samsung, Pixel, etc.).
- In Phone settings, enable Caller ID & spam protection if your device offers it.
For more steps after an unwanted call, see our spam call checklist.
FAQ — (540) 749-5993
Curated community reports associate (540) 749-5993 with the "Fake social-media or lottery giveaway" pattern — Callers claim you won a Facebook, Instagram, or cash giveaway you never entered. This is educational context from user tags, not a verified identity or legal finding.
Our community spam score for (540) 749-5993 is 100 out of 100, based on 1 structured report. This is an estimate from user tags, not a verified legal finding.
(540) 749-5993 has been looked up 1 time on CheckThatCall. Search volume reflects user interest, not call frequency.
If you do not recognize (540) 749-5993, let the call go to voicemail. Do not call back unless you verify the caller through a trusted source. You may block the number on your phone.
(540) 749-5993 uses area code 540. Remember that scammers can spoof area codes to appear local — the area code does not prove caller identity.
(540) 749-5993 is classified as a standard geographic number in the North American Numbering Plan. Number type alone does not indicate whether a caller is legitimate.
The most common community tag for (540) 749-5993 is Other. Overall sentiment is scam. Tags reflect caller experiences, not confirmed identity.