Scam Detective
Phone Number

217-834-9977

Last reported Jun 26, 2026

High Risk
  • 422 FTC complaints filed against this number — top 1% of reported numbers
  • 3 community reports from users
  • Complaints from 30 states — suggests robocall campaign
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Details

FTC Complaints
422
Category
Reducing your debt (credit cards, mortgage, student loans)
First Seen
4/15/2026
Last Reported
6/26/2026
Area Code
217

Where These Reports Came From

States where people filed Better Business Bureau reports about this number. This shows where the people who were targeted live, not where the call comes from.

Georgia
1 report
Iowa
1 report
Illinois
1 report

Connected Entities

Community Reports

I get several calls per day from different phone numbers. They always leave a voicemail about accepting a loan and to call 217-834-9977 right away. [BBB Scam Type: Phishing] [Business: Loan offer] [Location: Salix, IA, USA - 51052]

18 days ago

Hi there, my name is Zara Sutherland, and I'm coming back around to you from the application processing branch. I'm notifying you because our records indicate you've been advanced to the funding stage for a debt consolidation loan totaling up to $45,000. And it comes with reasonable monthly installments around $295 a month. I need you to understand this isn't an indefinite thing. The moment the program cap is reached. All pending offers get withdrawn. I'm at my desk right now, so reach out to me the moment you hear this at 217-834-9977. Repeating that number for you is 217-834-9977. I genuinely hope to hear from you. [BBB Scam Type: Advance Fee Loan] [Business: Unknown] [Location: Athens, GA, USA - 30605]

27 days ago

I have received dozens of calls from numerous phone numbers leaving a voicemail to call them at (217) 834-9977. When I call, they tell me I qualify for a loan. I ask to be placed on their do not call list & they hang up. These calls have continued for months. I am on the federal do not call list. [BBB Scam Type: Advance Fee Loan] [Business: Pre-approved loan offer] [Location: Rockford, IL, USA - 61109]

27 days ago

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