A consumer in Charlotte, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Nov 4, 2026.
The subject they gave: Personal loans.
Landline · Broadlands, IL
(217) 834-9977Who called from 217-834-9977?
Shady callAnswer it? Bad idea.
217-834-9977 has 16 complaints filed with the FTC and FCC since Apr 2026, the latest . 100% describe a robocall or recorded message. The most common subject: Debt relief / consolidation. People in 9 states complained, most of them in California (3), Colorado (2) and Illinois (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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16 complaints to the FTC and FCC about 217-834-9977
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 complaints16
Robocalls100%
First / lastApr 10, 2026
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Latest complaints
A consumer in Hayward, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
A consumer in Machesney Park, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Credit card debt.
A consumer in Fleetwood, NC told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Warren, MI told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
A consumer in Tampa, FL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Arvada, CO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 18, 2026.
A consumer in Sherman Oaks, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Oct 18, 2026.
A consumer in Aurora, CO told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 28, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Irvine, CA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 28, 2026.
The subject they gave: Bank / financial impersonation.
A consumer in Nashville, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 28, 2026.
A consumer in Centreville, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on May 28, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Chicago, IL told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Yale, OK told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Debt relief / consolidation.
A consumer in Cookeville, TN told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 19, 2026.
The subject they gave: Business loans.
A consumer in Haysi, VA told the FCC about a robocall from this number on Apr 9, 2026.
What to do if 217-834-9977 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 217-834-9977
Who called me from 217-834-9977?
We don't have a name. Consumers filed 16 complaints about 217-834-9977 with the FTC and FCC, most often about Debt relief / consolidation, typically debt relief / loans. If you find out who it was, add a report on this page.
Is 217-834-9977 a scam?
Its ShadyCall Score is 89/100 (shady call), from 16 FTC/FCC complaints. Reports and complaints are people's own experiences, not verified facts, and scammers can fake a caller ID.
Where is 217-834-9977 from?
217-834-9977 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 217-834-9977?
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 217-834-9977?
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 217-834-9977?
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.