How to Stop Robocalls
How to Stop Robocalls.
Whether it’s asking for your
Social Security Number or
claiming you owe money to
the Internal Revenue Service.
millions of illegal robocalls are being
made every month to scam Americans
out of personal information or money.
Here’s what the
Federal Communications Commission
is trying to do about it.
On June 30, the F.C.C. began using a technology
called Stir/Shaken, which verifies calls as they
move from networks to recipients.
Industry experts recommend being vigilant
about scam trends .
and using call-blocking apps
in addition to relying on the F.C.C.’s efforts.
Registering your phone on the
National Do Not Call Registry can
also help decrease the number of
spoofed robocalls you receive
Whether it’s asking for your
Social Security Number or
claiming you owe money to
the Internal Revenue Service.
millions of illegal robocalls are being
made every month to scam Americans
out of personal information or money.
Here’s what the
Federal Communications Commission
is trying to do about it.
On June 30, the F.C.C. began using a technology
called Stir/Shaken, which verifies calls as they
move from networks to recipients.
Industry experts recommend being vigilant
about scam trends .
and using call-blocking apps
in addition to relying on the F.C.C.’s efforts.
Registering your phone on the
National Do Not Call Registry can
also help decrease the number of
spoofed robocalls you receive