Area code 540 · Virginia
(540) 765-2818
540-765-2818 · 5407652818 · Moderate complaint volume
Consumers have filed 3 complaints about calls from (540) 765-2818 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 30, 2026 and Sep 30, 2026. Most reports do not name a specific topic. All complaints with a location came from Virginia.
Complaint activity for (540) 765-2818
What callers from this number were about
If you do not recognize a caller, let the call go to voicemail. Legitimate callers usually leave a message, and you can call them back using a number you have verified yourself.
Where the complaints came from
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | Not specified | – | FTC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | Not specified | – | FTC |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | Not specified | – | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (540) 765-2818 · 540-765-2818 · +1 540-765-2818 · 5407652818
- Area code
- 540 · Virginia
- Rate center
- Salem, VA
- Originally assigned to
- United States Cellular - VA (prefix 540-765, since 2001)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 30, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
The carrier shown is the company the prefix was first assigned to by the numbering administrator. Numbers are often ported to other carriers, and caller ID can be faked, so the real caller may be unrelated to this carrier or to the person who owns this number.
Your rights under the TCPA
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) lets consumers sue over certain prerecorded or autodialed calls made without consent, for $500 per violation, and courts may increase damages up to three times when the violation was willful or knowing.
For telemarketing calls to a number on the National Do Not Call Registry, a private claim generally requires more than one call within 12 months from the same company. Keep a record of dates, times and any company name the caller gave.
Want to take action over calls from (540) 765-2818? Find a New York attorney
General information only, not legal advice. The attorney directory currently covers New York.
How to report an unwanted call
- Federal Trade Commission. Report telemarketing and robocalls at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222. These are the reports that feed most of this site.
- Federal Communications Commission. File an unwanted call or text complaint at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
- Your phone carrier. Most carriers offer free spam labeling and call blocking, and some let you forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM).
- Your state attorney general. Most states have a consumer protection office that takes complaints about telemarketing and scams.
Other reported numbers in area code 540
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (540) 546-0397 | 4 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 16, 2026 |
| (540) 914-8016 | 6 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 16, 2026 |
| (540) 546-0824 | 3 | Other | Oct 13, 2026 |
| (540) 546-0589 | 2 | Debt reduction | Oct 7, 2026 |
| (540) 897-3189 | 3 | Impostor calls | Oct 7, 2026 |
| (540) 718-0123 | 3 | Other | Sep 25, 2026 |
| (540) 735-3543 | 5 | Not specified | Jul 12, 2026 |
| (540) 452-9081 | 3 | Not specified | Jun 23, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (540) 765-2818 and believe it is being spoofed, tell your carrier and keep records of the complaints you receive. You can also contact us through the site to add context to this page.