Tag: Spam
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FCC Unanimously Passes New Set of AI Robocall Rules
Are you tired of getting annoying spam robocalls? The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is trying to crack down on them after passing a new set of rules during their August 7 opening meeting that you can watch here. The FCC voted unanimously in favor of Strengthening a Key Tool for Combatting Robocalls (PDF), which improves…
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We Wasted 227 Million Hours Answering Spam Calls in 2023
Truecaller, a spam-blocking app, released its U.S. Spam Scorecard, showing households in this country wasted 227 million hours answering fraudulent calls in 2023. The U.S. Spam Scorecard offers insights into billions of spam calls and text messages detected through its artificial intelligence-powered app. Truecaller users received an average of 5.7 spam calls per month, totaling…
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This List of States With the Most Spam Calls May Surprise You
Spam calls are an issue almost everywhere in the U.S., but some states are targeted more than others. These are the top 10 states with the highest spam call rates, according to voice security company Hiya’s Q3 2023 Global Call Threat Report. There are few things that elicit more anger than spam calls. It’s possible…
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Spam Calls to Mobile Phone Users Are Growing. Here’s What To Look Out For
It probably feels like you get a lot of unwanted robocalls, and you’re right. The average mobile phone user gets about 14 spam calls per month, according to the results of a study conducted by Hiya, a voice security platform. This includes a growing number of spam calls that pretend to be from streaming services. Phone…