240-249-4501 – Text message reports and user reviews

Dangerous (89/100) Reported as: Scam suspicion Reviews: 2 Searches: 344 Updated: 04/29/2026
Risk level is an estimate based on user reports and search activity.

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Phone number 240-249-4501 has 2 user reviews and was searched 344 times. Most users report this number as Scam suspicion (1 report). Read the reports below and add your own review if you were contacted.

240-249-4501 appears to be a landline number linked to Germantown, MD.

The prefix is associated with TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA.

This phone number has been searched 344 times and has 2 user reviews.

User reports most clearly mention text message.

Common themes mentioned by users include text message.

One representative review says: “Yesterday evening I got a text message from this number 240-249-4501 with a link to be followed. They claimed my AppIe-lD would be disabled for security reasons. To avoid it, I should see more details and follow the…”



What users say about this caller

Based on approved user reports, 240-249-4501 is most often associated with text message.

Users frequently mention text message.

This summary is based on 2 approved user reports.



Information about 240-249-4501

  • Total searches: 344
  • Total reviews: 2
  • Approved user reports: 2
  • Last activity date: 04/29/2026
  • Area code: 240
  • Line type: Landline
  • Prefix location: Germantown, MD
  • Carrier / operator: TELEPORT COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA
  • Top reported category: Scam suspicion (1 report, 50%)
  • Recurring themes in reviews: text message
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Reported call types for 240-249-4501

Type Reports
Scam suspicion 1 (50%)
Unknown 1 (50%)
Distribution is based on approved user reports.


User reviews for 240-249-4501

Yesterday evening I got a text message from this number 240-249-4501 with a link to be followed. They claimed my AppIe-lD would be disabled for security reasons. To avoid it, I should see more details and follow the link. I never follow unknown links from unknown numbers. I did a google search, there were a large number of people saying it was a scam.

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FAQ

What do user reports say about 240-249-4501?

There are 2 approved user reports for 240-249-4501. The strongest reporting trend describes this caller as scam suspicion (1 report, 50% of categorised approved reviews). Read the reviews section for more detail.

Is 240-249-4501 reported as suspicious or a scam?

User reports suggest that 240-249-4501 may be suspicious. Review the comments carefully and look for warning signs such as repeated calls, voicemail pressure, suspicious messages, or requests for money or personal information.

Do reports mention text messages from 240-249-4501?

Yes, some user feedback for 240-249-4501 mentions text-message-related activity. Review the comments to see whether users describe spam texts, suspicious links, or repeated messaging.

How to block 240-249-4501

On iPhone

Open the Phone app, go to Recents, tap the info icon next to the number, then choose Block this Caller.

On Android

Open the Phone app, go to recent calls, tap the number, then choose Block or Report spam, depending on your device.





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