(217) 863-7161 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 65 consumer complaints, about calls between September 3, 2026 and September 4, 2026. 65 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)" (60% 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 65 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Illinois | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 5:46 AM | Berlin, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 12:10 AM | Cookeville, Tennessee | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 10:03 PM | Queen Creek, Arizona | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 10:01 PM | Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 10:00 PM | Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 9:51 PM | Colorado | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 9:51 PM | Massachusetts | Other | – |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 9:00 PM | Virginia | Not specified | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 8:52 PM | Alabama | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 7:56 PM | Lavista, Ne, Nebraska | Other | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 7:48 PM | Hopewell, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 7:37 PM | Massachusetts | Other | – |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 7:28 PM | North Carolina | Other | – |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 7:04 PM | Ft Lauderdale, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 863-7161 have been filed from 12 states. The most reports come from Massachusetts (6 reports), Virginia (5 reports), Bellevue, Nebraska (3 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 6 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 5 |
| Nebraska | Bellevue | 3 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | 3 |
| Illinois | DARIEN | 3 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 3 |
| California | Not specified | 2 |
| Nebraska | Lavista, NE | 2 |
| California | Chino hills | 2 |
| California | Hopewell | 2 |
| Louisiana | Vinton | 2 |
| Tennessee | Hendersonville | 2 |
| New Jersey | Jersey City | 1 |
| New Jersey | New Milford | 1 |
| California | Royal Oaks | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in September 2026 with 65 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 65 |
Of 64 reports that include a call time, 44% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Thursday was the busiest day.
Of the 59 reports filed about (217) 863-7161, 92% were identified as automated robocalls, 8% were live callers.