(217) 394-8983 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 324 consumer complaints, about calls between July 7, 2026 and August 20, 2026. 131 complaints came in during the last 90 days, none in the last 30. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (52% of reports).
Area code 217 serves Springfield, Champaign, Illinois. This area code is in the Central time zone.
This number is one of 51 reported numbers in the 217-394-8xxx block, which together have 689 complaints. Callers often rotate through consecutive numbers, so the other 50 numbers may be worth checking too. See every reported number in 217-394-8xxx.
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 324 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 11:21 AM | Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 4:32 PM | Chicago, Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 4:01 PM | Port Royal, South Carolina | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 3:00 PM | New Bedford, Massachusetts | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 2:52 PM | Clermont, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 2:03 PM | Columbia, South Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1:17 PM | Vonore, Tennessee | Other | Robocall |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 12:37 PM | Massachusetts | Other | – |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 10:50 AM | Darien, Illinois | Other | Robocall |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 9:46 PM | Orange Park, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 7:32 PM | Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 7:20 PM | Vonore, Tennessee | Other | Robocall |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 6:39 PM | Massachusetts | Other | – |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 6:17 PM | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 5:47 PM | Montgomery, Alabama | Other | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 394-8983 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from Vonore, Tennessee (21 reports), Florida (20 reports), Columbia, South Carolina (14 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | Vonore | 21 |
| Florida | Not specified | 20 |
| South Carolina | Columbia | 14 |
| Nevada | Hendersonville | 11 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 11 |
| Alabama | Montgomery | 10 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 10 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 9 |
| Florida | Palm Beach Gardens | 9 |
| California | Hopewell | 9 |
| Kentucky | Not specified | 7 |
| California | Not specified | 6 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 6 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 6 |
| New Jersey | Not specified | 6 |
Peak activity occurred in August 2026 with 260 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 260 |
| Jul 2026 | 64 |
Of 311 reports that include a call time, 54% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Tuesday was the busiest day.
Of the 311 reports filed about (217) 394-8983, 93% were identified as automated robocalls, 7% were live callers.