Area code 217 · Illinois
(217) 863-7161
217-863-7161 · 2178637161 · High complaint volume
Consumers have filed 36 complaints about calls from (217) 863-7161 with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, between Sep 4, 2026 and Oct 12, 2026. The most common topic is debt reduction (22 of 36 reports), and 91% of callers used a recorded message. Complaints came from 16 states, which is typical of mass-dialing campaigns.
Complaint activity for (217) 863-7161
What callers from this number were about
Debt relief companies that sell by phone are not allowed to charge fees before they actually settle or reduce your debt. Unsolicited robocalls offering to lower your credit card interest rate are a common scam: never give a card number or Social Security number to an unexpected caller.
Where the complaints came from
Cities named in complaints: Arvada, CO (3) · Bellevue, NE (3) · Vinton, LA (2) · Hendersonville, TN (2) · Evergreen Park, IL (1) · Riverview, FL (1) · Las Vegas, CA (1) · Denver, CO (1) · Camarillo, CA (1) · Berlin, CA (1) · Atlanta, GA (1) · Thomasville, NC (1)
Latest complaints
| Date filed | Consumer location | Topic | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Thomasville, NC | Debt reduction | – | FTC |
| Sep 23, 2026 | UT | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Berlin, CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Denver, CO | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Arvada, CO | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Arvada, CO | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Arvada, CO | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Hendersonville, TN | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Hendersonville, TN | Other | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Las Vegas, CA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TN | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 5, 2026 | AL | Not specified | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | AL | Not specified | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | MA | Debt reduction | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NJ | Debt reduction | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Vinton, LA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Vinton, LA | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | KY | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | KY | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | AL | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NC | Other | – | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Riverview, FL | Debt reduction | Live caller | FTC |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Evergreen Park, IL | Debt reduction | Recorded message | FTC |
Showing the 25 most recent of 36 complaints.
Linked call-back numbers
In FCC complaints, consumers can record the number the caller asked them to call back. These links show how numbers are used together in the same campaign.
- (855) 564-7853 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (866) 556-2534 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (833) 746-5331 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (877) 316-4543 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (844) 757-4352 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (508) 419-4657 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (844) 781-4208 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
- (866) 554-0294 gave out (217) 863-7161 as a call-back number (1 report)
Number details
- Formats
- (217) 863-7161 · 217-863-7161 · +1 217-863-7161 · 2178637161
- Area code
- 217 · Illinois
- Rate center
- Bondville, IL
- Originally assigned to
- Frontier Communications of The Carolinas, Inc - IL (prefix 217-863, since 2026)
- First and last complaint
- Sep 4, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026
The carrier shown is the company the prefix was first assigned to by the numbering administrator. Numbers are often ported to other carriers, and caller ID can be faked, so the real caller may be unrelated to this carrier or to the person who owns this number.
Your rights under the TCPA
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (47 U.S.C. § 227) lets consumers sue over certain prerecorded or autodialed calls made without consent, for $500 per violation, and courts may increase damages up to three times when the violation was willful or knowing.
For telemarketing calls to a number on the National Do Not Call Registry, a private claim generally requires more than one call within 12 months from the same company. Keep a record of dates, times and any company name the caller gave.
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How to report an unwanted call
- Federal Trade Commission. Report telemarketing and robocalls at donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222. These are the reports that feed most of this site.
- Federal Communications Commission. File an unwanted call or text complaint at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
- Your phone carrier. Most carriers offer free spam labeling and call blocking, and some let you forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM).
- Your state attorney general. Most states have a consumer protection office that takes complaints about telemarketing and scams.
Other reported numbers in area code 217
| Phone number | Complaints | Topic | Last reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| (217) 834-9977 | 73 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (217) 863-7429 | 356 | Debt reduction | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (217) 674-2938 | 3 | Dropped call or no message | Oct 20, 2026 |
| (217) 283-1954 | 5 | Impostor calls | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (217) 834-9964 | 118 | Debt reduction | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (217) 863-7210 | 449 | Debt reduction | Oct 19, 2026 |
| (217) 834-9347 | 112 | Debt reduction | Oct 16, 2026 |
| (217) 834-9517 | 449 | Debt reduction | Oct 15, 2026 |
Is this your number?
If you own (217) 863-7161 and believe it is being spoofed, tell your carrier and keep records of the complaints you receive. You can also contact us through the site to add context to this page.