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 43 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 43 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) | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | 2 |
| No Subject Provided | 1 |
Complaints about (217) 863-7161 have been filed from 9 states. The most reports come from Massachusetts (5 reports), Omaha, Nebraska (3 reports), DARIEN, Illinois (3 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 5 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | 3 |
| Illinois | DARIEN | 3 |
| Virginia | Not specified | 3 |
| California | Hopewell | 2 |
| California | Chino hills | 2 |
| Tennessee | Hendersonville | 2 |
| Nebraska | Lavista, NE | 2 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 2 |
| California | Not specified | 2 |
| Colorado | Denver | 1 |
| Tennessee | Cookeville | 1 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | 1 |
| California | Las Vegas | 1 |
| Colorado | Colorado Springs | 1 |
The first complaint about (217) 863-7161 was recorded on September 3, 2026. The most recent report was filed on September 4, 2026. Peak activity occurred in September 2026 with 43 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 43 |
Of the 39 reports filed about (217) 863-7161, 95% were identified as automated robocalls, 5% were live callers.
This number has received a significant number of complaints. Consider these actions: