(217) 834-9840 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 123 consumer complaints, about calls between April 8, 2026 and April 13, 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)" (72% of reports).
Area code 217 serves Springfield, Champaign, Illinois. This area code is in the Central time zone.
This number is one of 104 reported numbers in the 217-834-9xxx block, which together have 3,123 complaints. Callers often rotate through consecutive numbers, so the other 103 numbers may be worth checking too. See every reported number in 217-834-9xxx.
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 123 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Maryland | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 7:05 PM | Georgia | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 10:45 AM | Yardley, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 10:10 PM | Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 7:43 PM | Newport News, Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 7:31 PM | Winston Salem, North Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 7:17 PM | Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:59 PM | Monroe, Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:56 PM | North Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:21 PM | Massachusetts | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:17 PM | Pensacola, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:14 PM | Ephrata, Pennsylvania | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:13 PM | Charlottesville, Virginia | Other | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:05 PM | Vinton, Louisiana | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 6:02 PM | Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 834-9840 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (7 reports), Vinton, Louisiana (4 reports), Washington (4 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 7 |
| Louisiana | Vinton | 4 |
| Washington | Not specified | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | Ebensburg | 3 |
| California | Hopewell | 3 |
| North Carolina | Not specified | 3 |
| Florida | West Palm Beach | 3 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 3 |
| Alabama | Auburn | 3 |
| Florida | Not specified | 3 |
| Ohio | Fairlawn | 3 |
| California | Encinitas | 3 |
| California | Porter Ranch | 3 |
| California | Solana Beach | 3 |
| North Carolina | Winston Salem | 3 |
Peak activity occurred in April 2026 with 123 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 123 |
Of 120 reports that include a call time, 45% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Thursday was the busiest day.
Of the 122 reports filed about (217) 834-9840, 94% were identified as automated robocalls, 6% were live callers.