(217) 283-1858 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 25 consumer complaints, about calls between April 13, 2026 and June 17, 2026. No new complaints have been filed in the last 90 days; the most recent call reported was about 4 months ago. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (56% of reports).
Area code 217 serves Springfield, Champaign, Illinois. This area code is in the Central time zone.
This number is one of 149 reported numbers in the 217-283-1xxx block, which together have 526 complaints. Callers often rotate through consecutive numbers, so the other 148 numbers may be worth checking too. See every reported number in 217-283-1xxx.
Federal telemarketing rules generally bar debt-relief companies from charging fees before they settle or reduce a debt, so a caller asking for money upfront is a red flag.
Latest 15 of 25 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | 6:23 PM | Bemidji | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 5:14 PM | Brookeville, Maryland | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 4:20 PM | Omaha, Nebraska | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 2:05 PM | Atlanta, Georgia | Other | Robocall |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 12:57 PM | Fredericksburg, Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 12:16 PM | Brookeville, Maryland | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 9, 2026 | 3:02 PM | Clayton, North Carolina | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| May 9, 2026 | 2:52 PM | Wimauma, South Carolina | Other | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 3:55 PM | Lancaster, Massachusetts | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 3:35 PM | North Carolina | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 12:17 PM | San Diego, California | Other | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 12:16 PM | Englewood, Colorado | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 12:06 PM | Woodside, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 11:32 AM | Murray, Utah | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | 11:19 AM | Tampa, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 283-1858 have been filed from 11 states. The most reports come from Brookeville, Maryland (2 reports), Clayton, North Carolina (1 report), Glen Burnie, Maryland (1 report).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | Brookeville | 2 |
| North Carolina | Clayton | 1 |
| Maryland | Glen Burnie | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 1 |
| California | Fairfield | 1 |
| Virginia | Fredericksburg | 1 |
| North Carolina | Winston Salem | 1 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 1 |
| Florida | Not specified | 1 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | 1 |
| California | Marina | 1 |
| California | Not specified | 1 |
| Illinois | Cedar Lake | 1 |
| Florida | Tampa | 1 |
| Utah | Murray | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in May 2026 with 13 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 |
Of 24 reports that include a call time, 58% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 92% were on weekdays, and Friday was the busiest day.
Of the 25 reports filed about (217) 283-1858, 96% were identified as automated robocalls, 4% were live callers.