217 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 217? The 217 area code covers Central IL. 554 spam and scam calls have been reported from 217 numbers, contributing to 186,426 fraud reports filed in Illinois ($318 million in losses).

217 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 217 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Springfield, Champaign.

Top reported scam patterns from 217

• impostor scams
• credit bureau scams

Top 3 scam types tied to 217 (Illinois region)

1. impostor scams
2. credit bureau scams
3. bank and lender complaints

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (186,426 reports, $318 million in losses across Illinois).

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What to do if a 217 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 217 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Protection at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/filecomplaint.html.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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