A consumer in Cocoa, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 4, 2026.
The subject they gave: IRS.
Landline · Broadlands, IL
(217) 834-9230Who called from 217-834-9230?
Caution
217-834-9230 has 3 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since May 2026, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: IRS. People in 2 states complained, the most of them in Florida (2). The number's exchange (217-834) was assigned to Frontier in Broadlands, IL (landline), though numbers can be ported or spoofed.
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- Reports
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- FTC/FCC complaints
- 3
- Lookups
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No ShadyCall reports about 217-834-9230 yet
1 person has looked this number up, but nobody has written a report yet.
If 217-834-9230 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 217-834-9230
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 / lastMay 1, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026
Complaints by month
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Medford, NJ told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 30, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Lakewood Ranch, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 30, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
What to do if 217-834-9230 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 217-834-9230
Who called me from 217-834-9230?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 3 complaints about 217-834-9230 with the FTC and FCC, most often about IRS, typically impersonation (IRS, SSA, bank, Amazon...). If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 217-834-9230 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 63/100 (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 217-834-9230 from?
217-834-9230 belongs to the 217-834 exchange in the 217 area code, assigned to Broadlands, IL. The caller may not really be there: numbers move with their owners and caller ID can be spoofed.
What carrier is 217-834-9230?
The 217-834 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 217-834-9230?
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 217-834-9230?
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.