(217) 283-1958 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 29 consumer complaints, about calls between April 20, 2026 and July 3, 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)" (55% 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 29 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Georgia | Other | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 10:04 PM | Darien, Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM | Gretna, Louisiana | Other | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 5:41 PM | New Hampshire | Warranties & protection plans | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 4:29 PM | Lagrange, Georgia | Other | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 4:17 PM | Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 3:42 PM | Atlanta, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 3:09 PM | Orlando, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1:50 PM | Illinois | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1:36 PM | Omaha, Nebraska | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 11:22 AM | North Charleston, South Carolina | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 10:44 AM | Springfield, Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 7:45 AM | Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Sandy Hook, Connecticut | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller | |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 4:45 PM | Lanham, Maryland | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 283-1958 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (3 reports), Illinois (2 reports), North Carolina (2 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 3 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 2 |
| North Carolina | Not specified | 2 |
| Maryland | LANHAM | 1 |
| Connecticut | Sandy Hook | 1 |
| Illinois | Springfield | 1 |
| South Carolina | North Charleston | 1 |
| California | San Francisco | 1 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | 1 |
| Kentucky | Hopkinsville | 1 |
| Florida | ORLANDO | 1 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 1 |
| Florida | Not specified | 1 |
| Tennessee | Maryville | 1 |
| Georgia | LaGrange | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in June 2026 with 24 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 24 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 |
Of 27 reports that include a call time, 56% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Wednesday was the busiest day.
Of the 29 reports filed about (217) 283-1958, 93% were identified as automated robocalls, 7% were live callers.