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 26 times. The most common reason for reports is Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends.
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.
Our database has collected 26 reports about calls from this number across 3 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 14 |
| Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
Complaints about (217) 283-1816 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (3 reports), Des Moines, Iowa (3 reports), New Smyrna Beach, Georgia (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 3 |
| Iowa | Des Moines | 3 |
| Georgia | New Smyrna Beach | 1 |
| Illinois | Auburn | 1 |
| Arizona | Oro Valley | 1 |
| Utah | Murray | 1 |
| New Jersey | Brick | 1 |
| Arizona | Not specified | 1 |
| New Mexico | Santa Fe | 1 |
| Florida | Wimauma | 1 |
| Colorado | Aurora | 1 |
| Florida | Orlando | 1 |
| Colorado | Not specified | 1 |
| Arkansas | Lowell | 1 |
| North Carolina | Not specified | 1 |
The first complaint about (217) 283-1816 was recorded on April 9, 2026. The most recent report was filed on June 15, 2026. Peak activity occurred in June 2026 with 13 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 |
Of the 26 reports filed about (217) 283-1816, 96% were identified as automated robocalls, 4% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
