(217) 283-1966 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 40 consumer complaints, about calls between April 1, 2026 and April 12, 2026. No new complaints have been filed in the last 90 days; the most recent call reported was about 6 months ago. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (75% 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 40 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Arizona | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 9:30 PM | King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 9:26 PM | Fairlawn, Ohio | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 9:21 PM | King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 9:15 PM | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 8:19 PM | Brandon, South Dakota | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 8:04 PM | Michigan, Michigan | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 7:38 PM | North Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 7:36 PM | Charlottesville, Virginia | Other | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 7:32 PM | Erie, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 7:02 PM | Saint Cloud, Florida | Other | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 6:48 PM | Louisiana | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 6:16 PM | Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 5:39 PM | Ringgold, Tennessee | Other | Robocall |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 5:37 PM | California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 283-1966 have been filed from 12 states. The most reports come from California (4 reports), Arizona (3 reports), Florida (3 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 4 |
| Arizona | Not specified | 3 |
| Florida | Not specified | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | King of Prussia | 2 |
| Pennsylvania | Erie | 2 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 2 |
| Florida | Saint Cloud | 2 |
| South Dakota | BRANDON | 1 |
| Colorado | Lakewood | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | 1 |
| Nebraska | Not specified | 1 |
| Massachusetts | Holyoke | 1 |
| Ohio | Fairlawn | 1 |
| Iowa | SPIRIT LAKE | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | Not specified | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in April 2026 with 40 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 40 |
Of 38 reports that include a call time, 29% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 97% were on weekdays, and Thursday was the busiest day.
Of the 40 reports filed about (217) 283-1966, 95% were identified as automated robocalls, 5% were live callers.