A consumer in Lewisburg, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Jan 26, 2026.
Landline · Knoxville, TN
(865) 540-3781Who called from 865-540-3781?
Caution
865-540-3781 has 4 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Oct 2023, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Political. Everyone who complained lives in Tennessee. The number's exchange (865-540) was assigned to AT&T in Knoxville, TN (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 4
- Lookups
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- Last seen
No ShadyCall reports about 865-540-3781 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 865-540-3781 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
4 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 865-540-3781
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 complaints4
Robocalls100%
First / lastOct 24, 2023
Jan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Complaints by month
Dec 2025Nov 2026
What it was about
How it came
Where the people complaining live
Cities with more than one complaint: Lewisburg, TN (2).
Call-back numbers they were given
Latest complaints
A consumer in Lewisburg, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Mar 24, 2025.
They were told to call back on (202) 224-3344.
A consumer in Knoxville, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 8, 2024.
The subject they gave: Political.
A consumer in Bristol, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 16, 2023.
What to do if 865-540-3781 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 865-540-3781
Who called me from 865-540-3781?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 4 complaints about 865-540-3781 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Political, typically robocall / recorded message. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 865-540-3781 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (caution), from 4 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 865-540-3781 from?
865-540-3781 belongs to the 865-540 exchange in the 865 area code, assigned to Knoxville, TN. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 865-540-3781?
The 865-540 exchange was assigned to AT&T, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 865-540-3781?
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 865-540-3781?
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.