A consumer in Seattle, WA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 28, 2025.
The subject they gave: Google listings. They were told to call back on (877) 556-9255.
Landline · Paxton, IL
(217) 379-0381Who called from 217-379-0381?
Caution
217-379-0381 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Aug 2025, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Google listings. People in 3 states complained, no more than one from any state. The number's exchange (217-379) was assigned to Frontier in Paxton, IL (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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No ShadyCall reports about 217-379-0381 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 217-379-0381 called or texted you, add a report below. Even "silent call, no message" helps the next person decide whether to answer.
3 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 217-379-0381
Consumers filed these complaints with the Federal Trade Commission (Do Not Call Registry) and the Federal Communications Commission, which publish them as open data. They are what people told the government, not verified findings, and the number on a complaint is the caller ID people saw, which can be spoofed.
FTC complaints0
FCC complaints3
Robocalls100%
First / lastAug 14, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Westerville, OH told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 28, 2025.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
A consumer in West Palm Beach, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Aug 13, 2025.
The subject they gave: Google listings.
What to do if 217-379-0381 calls
- Don't answer, or hang up. Don't press any keys, don't say "yes", and never read out a code sent to your phone.
- Don't call back. Calling back confirms your number is live, and it gets sold on.
- Never tap a link in a text from this number. Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM), then delete it.
- Block it. Here is how to block a number on iPhone, Android and landlines.
- Report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov (or donotcall.gov for sales calls), and here on ShadyCall so others are warned.
- Lost money or gave out details? Call your bank or card issuer now, then go to IdentityTheft.gov. What to do if you've been scammed.
Questions about 217-379-0381
Who called me from 217-379-0381?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 217-379-0381 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Google listings, typically telemarketer / sales. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 217-379-0381 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 54/100 (caution), from 3 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 217-379-0381 from?
217-379-0381 belongs to the 217-379 exchange in the 217 area code, assigned to Paxton, IL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 217-379-0381?
The 217-379 exchange was assigned to Frontier, a landline carrier, according to NANPA. The number may have been ported to another carrier since.
How do I block 217-379-0381?
On an iPhone open Recents, tap the info button next to the number and choose Block Caller. On Android open the Phone app, tap the number in your call history and choose Block (or Block / report spam). Full instructions for every phone and landline.
How do I report 217-379-0381?
Use the form on this page. It's free, anonymous and takes 30 seconds. Also report unwanted sales calls at donotcall.gov and scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and forward spam texts to 7726. If you lost money or shared bank details, call your bank straight away.