865 area code phone numbers reported to the FTC in the last 30 days:
| Phone Number | Complaints | Last Reported |
|---|---|---|
| (865) 234-6052 | ||
| (865) 390-2656 | ||
| (865) 600-0496 | ||
| (865) 745-6358 | ||
| (865) 945-6756 | ||
| (865) 410-8348 | ||
| (865) 545-2064 | ||
| (865) 830-7039 | ||
| (865) 465-0887 | ||
| (865) 415-6923 |
The 865 area code is frequently used for fake legal threats and annoying auto warranty robocalls. Callers claim you are being sued or that your car coverage is ending to get your credit card number.
Threatens to serve papers at home/work for non-existent old payday loans.
"Keep getting calls from this number to call back with a case number. Also calls my family members trying to locate me, said they will come to my house and employment. Reporting to the police."
Repetitive robocalls claiming "final notice" to sell overpriced car warranties.
"I have had 7 calls from this number in the last 3 days about my car warranty or credit card. Why can't the gov do something to stop these calls and Charter does not offer a way to block these calls."
Spoofs bank caller ID and asks for SSN to resolve fake overdue business loans.
"Guy asked me if my number was xxx-xxx-xxxx I answered yes, he stated that he needed my 'account' information - I told him I did not have it and he asked for my social - I gave it (BIG MISTAKE DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE) - tried to tell me I was 1100.00 behind on my 'business loan' - I don't have business loan...had to place credit freeze on all three credit bureaus."
Robocalls claiming suspended SSN or selling unwanted Medicare back braces.
"Automated call claiming to be from some unspecified police department claiming misuse of a Social Security number. Message had grammatical errors so I doubt it was from inside the U.S. and was spoofing caller ID."
Fake claims of large unauthorized hardware purchases to gain remote access.
"Automated voice stated an iMac and Airpods were purchased on my Amazon account in the amount $1526. If you did not make this purchase please press 1 to dispute the charge. Very cleaver."
Aggressive cold calls and texts attempting to buy homes for cash below market value.
"Keeps calling my elderly mother and saying he wants to buy her home. She thinks we are making her sell her house and is hysterical after his call. Literally crying and wringing her hands... These people are scum."
Threatens power shut-off in 10-30 minutes unless immediate payment is made via mobile app.
"A Jon Gonzales claimed that he worked for KUB (Knoxville Utility Board) in Knoxville, TN. He claimed that I had not paid my electric bill in two months and as a result was going to cut off my power within 10 minutes if I didn't pay my bill using a special AP on an IPHONE."
Area code 865 covers Knoxville and the surrounding counties in central East Tennessee. It incorporates most of the region defined as the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area.
Area code 865 is almost entirely surrounded by the two sections of area code 423 . On October 24, 2021, area code 865 was transitioned to ten-digit dialing.
The Knoxville metro area in eastern Tennessee, including Oak Ridge and Maryville, falls under the 865 area code. University of Tennessee staff, Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers, and Pilot Company corporate offices are among the most frequent callers.