Area code 785 · Kansas
(785) 278-8503
785-278-8503 · 7852788503 · Moderate complaint volume
Consumers have filed 6 complaints about calls from (785) 278-8503 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Oct 7, 2026 and Oct 8, 2026. The most common topic is vacation & timeshares (6 of 6 reports), and 0% of callers used a recorded message. All complaints with a location came from Kansas.
Complaint activity for (785) 278-8503
What callers from this number were about
"Free" vacation offers frequently require taxes or fees to claim, and timeshare resale or exit companies may charge upfront fees for services they never deliver.
Where the complaints came from
Cities named in complaints: Saint Marys, KS (6)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Saint Marys, KS | Vacation & timeshares | Live caller | FTC |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Saint Marys, KS | Vacation & timeshares | Live caller | FTC |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Saint Marys, KS | Vacation & timeshares | Live caller | FTC |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Saint Marys, KS | Vacation & timeshares | Live caller | FTC |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Saint Marys, KS | Vacation & timeshares | Live caller | FTC |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Saint Marys, KS | Vacation & timeshares | Live caller | FTC |
Number details
- Formats
- (785) 278-8503 · 785-278-8503 · +1 785-278-8503 · 7852788503
- Area code
- 785 · Kansas
- Rate center
- Southhardy, KS
- Originally assigned to
- Windstream Nebraska, Inc. (prefix 785-278, since 2026)
- First and last complaint
- Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026
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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.
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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 785
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (785) 367-3683 | 5 | Not specified | Oct 21, 2026 |
| (785) 339-8684 | 3 | Not specified | Oct 14, 2026 |
| (785) 498-4532 | 3 | Other | Oct 8, 2026 |
| (785) 620-9367 | 4 | Not specified | Oct 8, 2026 |
| (785) 737-4625 | 3 | Other | Oct 8, 2026 |
| (785) 447-8731 | 3 | Other | Oct 6, 2026 |
| (785) 715-1498 | 6 | Not specified | Sep 18, 2026 |
| (785) 672-9145 | 3 | Other | Sep 17, 2026 |
Is this your number?
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