(217) 863-7210 is a Illinois number (area code 217, Springfield, Champaign) with 502 consumer complaints, about calls between January 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026. It is currently active: 136 complaints came in during the last 30 days. That is up from 22 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 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 502 (unverified consumer reports).
| Call date | Time | Reported from | Complaint type | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Florida | Unwanted Calls | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6:02 PM | Broadlands, Virginia | Other | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5:58 PM | Tampa, Florida | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4:44 PM | Idaho | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1:25 PM | Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12:42 PM | Georgia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12:36 PM | Clarksville, Kentucky | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12:18 PM | Cordova, Tennessee | Other | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Billings, Montana | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11:50 AM | Newton, Massachusetts | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11:43 AM | Oxnard, California | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11:28 AM | Aldie, Virginia | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11:27 AM | Andover, Massachusetts | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11:26 AM | Spring Hill, Tennessee | Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans) | Robocall |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10:24 AM | Wisconsin | Other | Robocall |
Complaints about (217) 863-7210 have been filed from 16 states. The most reports come from California (38 reports), Illinois (21 reports), Aldie, Virginia (14 reports).
| State | City | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | Not specified | 38 |
| Illinois | Not specified | 21 |
| Virginia | Aldie | 14 |
| Colorado | Not specified | 11 |
| Massachusetts | Not specified | 10 |
| Georgia | Not specified | 9 |
| California | Los Angeles | 9 |
| New Jersey | Not specified | 9 |
| Kentucky | Not specified | 7 |
| Arizona | Not specified | 6 |
| Florida | Not specified | 6 |
| Washington | Davenport | 6 |
| Wisconsin | Not specified | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | Not specified | 5 |
| California | Carlsbad | 5 |
Peak activity occurred in April 2026 with 166 complaints.
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 2026 | 142 |
| Sep 2026 | 108 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| Apr 2026 | 166 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 |
Of 480 reports that include a call time, 39% came in the afternoon (noon–5 p.m.). 94% were on weekdays, and Tuesday was the busiest day.
Of the 496 reports filed about (217) 863-7210, 95% were identified as automated robocalls, 5% were live callers.