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 136 times. The most common reason for reports is Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans).
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 136 reports about calls from this number across 4 complaint categories:
When dealing with calls from this number:
| Complaint Type | Number of Complaints |
|---|---|
| Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | 81 |
| Other | 38 |
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 13 |
| No Subject Provided | 4 |
Complaints about (217) 394-8983 have been filed from 13 states. The most reports come from Virginia (8 reports), Florida (8 reports), Vonore, Tennessee (7 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | Not specified | 8 |
| Florida | Not specified | 8 |
| Tennessee | Vonore | 7 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 6 |
| California | Not specified | 6 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 5 |
| Florida | Palm Beach Gardens | 5 |
| California | Hopewell | 5 |
| Nevada | Hendersonville | 4 |
| Montana | Livingston | 4 |
| Florida | Miami | 3 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 3 |
| Alabama | Montgomery | 3 |
| District of Columbia | Oxford | 3 |
| Kentucky | Not specified | 2 |
The first complaint about (217) 394-8983 was recorded on July 29, 2026. The most recent report was filed on August 6, 2026. Peak activity occurred in August 2026 with 86 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | 86 |
| Jul 2026 | 50 |
Of the 130 reports filed about (217) 394-8983, 95% were identified as automated robocalls, 5% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions:
