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Robocalls
We bought 16 new cellphones, and most started getting robocalls before we even used them
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
How can you stop robocalls?
We set out find out who are the robocallers, who are the victims and what can be done to stop the calls.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Why are robocalls such a big problem?
One of out of every 6 American adults loses money every year from phone scams, costing victims a total of $10 billion, according to Hiya State of the Calls Report.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Woman cites robocallers in grandmother's death
A woman's warning about robocallers.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Meet the robocallers
Every second, Americans receive 62 robocalls. Right before the pandemic began, we set out to find a serial robocaller.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Why most robocallers will never be caught
The overwhelming majority of robocallers will never be caught. Here's why.
Robocalls
'Don't answer': Iowa AG's office says ignore numbers you don't know if possible to fight robocalls
By ignoring the call, the automated system used to spam callers won't register your number as active.
Robocalls
How robocallers get away with it
The FTC needs your help in this fight.
Robocalls
Woman blames robocallers in grandmother's death
"It...cuts me to my core that I didn't stop everything that day and go to her."
Robocalls
Robocalls don't stop if you're on the 'Do Not Call' list
So far in 2021, 965,020 Do Not Call complaints against robocalls are on file, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Robocalls
Robocalls don't stop if you're on the 'Do Not Call' list
So far in 2021, 965,020 Do Not Call complaints against robocalls are on file, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Robocalls
Dangerous twist on 'grandparent scam' brings criminals to victims' doors
Scammers are now coming to people's doors to pick up cash or prepaid credit cards.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
How can you stop robocalls?
We set out find out who are the robocallers, who are the victims and what can be done to stop the calls.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Why are robocalls such a big problem?
One of out of every 6 American adults loses money every year from phone scams, costing victims a total of $10 billion, according to Hiya State of the Calls Report.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Woman cites robocallers in grandmother's death
A woman's warning about robocallers.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Meet the robocallers
Every second, Americans receive 62 robocalls. Right before the pandemic began, we set out to find a serial robocaller.
ROBOCALLS FEATURED
Why most robocallers will never be caught
The overwhelming majority of robocallers will never be caught. Here's why.
Robocalls
'Don't answer': Iowa AG's office says ignore numbers you don't know if possible to fight robocalls
By ignoring the call, the automated system used to spam callers won't register your number as active.
Robocalls
How robocallers get away with it
The FTC needs your help in this fight.
Robocalls
Woman blames robocallers in grandmother's death
"It...cuts me to my core that I didn't stop everything that day and go to her."
Robocalls
Robocalls don't stop if you're on the 'Do Not Call' list
So far in 2021, 965,020 Do Not Call complaints against robocalls are on file, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Robocalls
Robocalls don't stop if you're on the 'Do Not Call' list
So far in 2021, 965,020 Do Not Call complaints against robocalls are on file, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
Robocalls
Dangerous twist on 'grandparent scam' brings criminals to victims' doors
Scammers are now coming to people's doors to pick up cash or prepaid credit cards.
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