(217) 834-9977 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 378 consumer complaints, about calls between November 11, 2024 and October 21, 2026. It is currently active: 49 complaints came in during the last 30 days. That is down from 116 in the 90 days before. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (70% 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 378 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8:26 AM | Glendale, Arizona | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9:05 PM | North Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2:15 PM | Chattanooga, Tennessee | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2:01 PM | Bradenton, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1:48 PM | Plant City, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1:37 PM | Virginia | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Milford, New Jersey | Other | Live caller |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Tonopah, Arizona | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10:18 AM | Saint Augustine, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10:06 AM | Sarasota, Florida | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 10:04 AM | Newport Beach, California | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9:32 AM | Aldie, Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9:06 AM | Miami, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8:22 AM | Washington, Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8:12 AM | Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
Complaints about (217) 834-9977 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (24 reports), Florida (11 reports), Illinois (11 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 24 |
| Florida | Not specified | 11 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 11 |
| Louisiana | Not specified | 10 |
| Colorado | Not specified | 8 |
| Nevada | Not specified | 8 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 7 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 7 |
| Georgia | Bainbridge | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | Ebensburg | 6 |
| North Carolina | Not specified | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | King of Prussia | 6 |
| Illinois | Lewisville | 6 |
| California | CORONA | 5 |
| Virginia | Glen Allen | 5 |
Peak activity occurred in April 2026 with 210 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 49 |
| Jun 2026 | 4 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| Apr 2026 | 210 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2024 | 1 |
Of 367 reports that include a call time, 44% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 98% were on weekdays, and Friday was the busiest day.
Of the 374 reports filed about (217) 834-9977, 94% were identified as automated robocalls, 6% were live callers.