(217) 863-7204 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 47 consumer complaints, about calls between October 15, 2026 and October 30, 2026. It is currently active: 47 complaints came in during the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is "Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)" (55% 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 47 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1:10 PM | Illinois | Calls pretending to be government, businesses, or family and friends | Robocall |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1:09 PM | Not specified | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Clinton, Utah | Other | Live caller |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Wisconsin | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9:28 AM | Wisconsin | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9:27 AM | Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 8:16 AM | Ok, Oklahoma | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Live caller |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6:19 AM | California | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6:03 AM | California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9:28 PM | Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6:34 PM | Aldie, Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6:15 PM | California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6:14 PM | Winston Salem, North Carolina | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3:35 PM | Wisconsin | Other | Robocall |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12:13 PM | Tennessee | Other | Live caller |
Complaints about (217) 863-7204 have been filed from 14 states. The most reports come from California (9 reports), Illinois (4 reports), Wisconsin (4 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 9 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 4 |
| Wisconsin | Not specified | 4 |
| Colorado | Not specified | 2 |
| Michigan | Not specified | 2 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 2 |
| Tennessee | Not specified | 2 |
| Kentucky | Not specified | 1 |
| Florida | Not specified | 1 |
| California | Oakland | 1 |
| California | Alpine | 1 |
| California | Carlsbad | 1 |
| California | Elk Grove | 1 |
| Nevada | Las Vegas | 1 |
| North Carolina | Winston Salem | 1 |
Peak activity occurred in October 2026 with 47 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 47 |
Of 44 reports that include a call time, 43% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). All were on weekdays, and Thursday was the busiest day.
Of the 46 reports filed about (217) 863-7204, 83% were identified as automated robocalls, 17% were live callers.