A consumer in Triangle, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 23, 2026.
They were told to call back on (321) 499-1734.
VoIP / internet phone · Fredericksburg, VA
(540) 735-3543Who called from 540-735-3543?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
540-735-3543 has 5 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Jul 2026, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. Everyone who complained lives in Virginia. The number's exchange (540-735) was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC) in Fredericksburg, VA (VoIP / internet phone), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- FTC/FCC complaints
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- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 540-735-3543 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 540-735-3543 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
5 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 540-735-3543
Consumers filed these complaints with the Federal Trade Commission (Do Not Call Registry) and the Federal Communications Commission, which publish them as open data. They are what people told the government, not verified findings, and the number on a complaint is the caller ID people saw, which can be spoofed.
FTC complaints0
FCC complaints5
Robocalls100%
First / lastJul 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Triangle, VA (5).
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Triangle, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 29, 2026.
They were told to call back on (321) 499-1734.
A consumer in Triangle, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 29, 2026.
They were told to call back on (321) 499-1734.
A consumer in Triangle, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 29, 2026.
They were told to call back on (321) 499-1734.
A consumer in Triangle, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 29, 2026.
They were told to call back on (321) 499-1734.
What to do if 540-735-3543 calls
- Don't answer, or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live, and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM), then delete it.
- Block it. Here is how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (or donotcall.gov for sales calls), and here on ShadyCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave out details? Call your bank or card issuer now, then go to IdentityTheft.gov. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about 540-735-3543
Who called me from 540-735-3543?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 5 complaints about 540-735-3543 with the FTC and FCC, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 540-735-3543 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 73/100 (shady call), from 5 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 540-735-3543 from?
540-735-3543 belongs to the 540-735 exchange in the 540 area code, assigned to Fredericksburg, VA. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 540-735-3543?
The 540-735 exchange was assigned to Windstream (PAETEC), a VoIP / internet phone carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 540-735-3543?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap the info button next to the number and choose Block Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report 540-735-3543?
Use the form on this page. It's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. Also report unwanted sales calls at donotcall.gov and scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and forward spam texts to 7726. If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.