(217) 261-0861 - 5 Complaints Reported

About Phone Number (217) 261-0861

This is a geographic number originating from Illinois (Springfield, Champaign) that has been included in our database for tracking reports and caller information.

Our records indicate that this number has been reported 5 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.

About Area Code 217

Area code 217 serves Springfield, Champaign, Illinois. This area code is in the Central time zone. Calls from this area code may originate from local businesses, services, or residents in that region.

Detailed Complaint Analysis for (217) 261-0861

Our database has collected 5 reports about calls from this number across 3 complaint categories:

Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends: 40% (2 reports)
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans): 40% (2 reports)
Other: 20% (1 reports)

How to Handle Calls Related to Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends

When dealing with calls from this number:

  • Do not share personal or financial information with unknown callers
  • Ask the caller to identify themselves and their organization
  • Request to be removed from their calling list
  • Use your phone's blocking feature to prevent future calls
  • Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov

Complaint Summary for (217) 261-0861

Complaint Type Number of Complaints
Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends2
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)2
Other1

Where Reports Originate

Complaints about (217) 261-0861 have been filed from 4 states. The most reports come from Seattle, Washington (2 reports), Bryson, Texas (1 report), Chapin, South Carolina (1 report).

StateCityReports
WashingtonSeattle2
TexasBryson1
South CarolinaChapin1
CaliforniaLos Gatos1

Complaint Activity Over Time

The first complaint about (217) 261-0861 was recorded on May 30, 2024. The most recent report was filed on June 18, 2024. Peak activity occurred in May 2024 with 4 complaints.

MonthReports
Jun 20241
May 20244

Call Type Analysis

Of the 5 reports filed about (217) 261-0861, 100% were identified as automated robocalls.

Robocall (5)

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