785 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 785? The 785 area code covers North/Central KS. 864 spam and scam calls have been reported from 785 numbers, contributing to 24,924 fraud reports filed in Kansas ($58 million in losses).

785 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 785 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Topeka, Lawrence.

Top reported scam patterns from 785

• impostor scams
• investment fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 785 (Kansas region)

1. impostor scams
2. investment fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (24,924 reports, $58 million in losses across Kansas).

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What to do if a 785 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 785 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Kansas Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://ag.ks.gov/in-your-corner-kansas/consumer-protection.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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