(217) 863-7144 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 61 consumer complaints, about calls between May 5, 2026 and May 8, 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)" (64% of reports).
Area code 217 serves Springfield, Champaign, Illinois. This area code is in the Central time zone.
This number is one of 58 reported numbers in the 217-863-7xxx block, which together have 1,028 complaints. Callers often rotate through consecutive numbers, so the other 57 numbers may be worth checking too. See every reported number in 217-863-7xxx.
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 61 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 9:07 AM | Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 8, 2026 | Alabama | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall | |
| May 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Idyllwild, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 6, 2026 | 10:32 AM | Chebanse, Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 8:10 PM | Lakeland, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 7:46 PM | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| May 5, 2026 | 7:23 PM | Cape Coral, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 6:56 PM | Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 6:38 PM | Folsom, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 6:33 PM | Hopewell, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 5:56 PM | Arizona | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| May 5, 2026 | 5:34 PM | California | Other | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Fairlawn, Ohio | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 5:24 PM | Maryland | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| May 5, 2026 | 5:17 PM | California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 863-7144 have been filed from 12 states. The most reports come from California (6 reports), Hopewell, California (3 reports), Georgia (3 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 6 |
| California | Hopewell | 3 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 3 |
| California | San Diego | 3 |
| Ohio | Fairlawn | 2 |
| New Jersey | Not specified | 2 |
| Florida | Lakeland | 2 |
| Washington | Not specified | 2 |
| Arizona | Not specified | 2 |
| Nevada | Las vegas | 2 |
| Arizona | Tucson | 2 |
| Georgia | Statham | 1 |
| North Carolina | Wilmington | 1 |
| California | Idyllwild | 1 |
| Michigan | Canton | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in May 2026 with 61 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 61 |
Of 60 reports that include a call time, 48% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Tuesday was the busiest day.
Of the 61 reports filed about (217) 863-7144, 87% were identified as automated robocalls, 13% were live callers.