Robocalls Numbered 52.8B in 2024, 4% Less than 2023: ReportTotal robocall volume in 2024 decreased by over 4% from 2023, although still exceeding 50 billion calls annually.
January Robocalls Rose 9% Year-Over-Year: ReportRobocalls increased dramatically in January 2025, indicating ongoing challenges despite legislative efforts to mitigate them.
Robocall Research Sees Decline for 2024, Despite October IncreaseDespite a significant spike in October, robocalls in 2024 are down 3.3% year-to-date compared to 2023, largely attributed to election-related activities.
September Was First Month in 2024 With Year-Over-Year Increase in Robocalls: ReportRobocalls in September 2024 showed a slight increase month-over-month but remain 8% lower than in 2023.
Robocalls Numbered 52.8B in 2024, 4% Less than 2023: ReportTotal robocall volume in 2024 decreased by over 4% from 2023, although still exceeding 50 billion calls annually.
January Robocalls Rose 9% Year-Over-Year: ReportRobocalls increased dramatically in January 2025, indicating ongoing challenges despite legislative efforts to mitigate them.
Robocall Research Sees Decline for 2024, Despite October IncreaseDespite a significant spike in October, robocalls in 2024 are down 3.3% year-to-date compared to 2023, largely attributed to election-related activities.
September Was First Month in 2024 With Year-Over-Year Increase in Robocalls: ReportRobocalls in September 2024 showed a slight increase month-over-month but remain 8% lower than in 2023.
FCC Settles Robocall Case for $1MThe FCC settled with Lingo Telecom for transmitting spoofed AI-generated robocalls aimed at interfering in the 2024 New Hampshire primary elections.
Political consultant fined $6M for using AI to fake Biden's voice in robocalls to votersThe FCC fined a political consultant $6 million for using AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden to mislead voters.
Robocallers posing as FCC staff blocked after robocalling real FCC staffRobocallers impersonated FCC employees to scam real FCC staff into paying fines.
FCC Adopts Rules Against Illegal Robocall and Nuisance CallsThe FCC has implemented stricter rules to enhance compliance among voice service providers to mitigate robocalls and protect consumers.
Mastermind behind Biden AI robocalls fined $6M by FCCThe FCC fined Steve Kramer $6 million for using AI-generated robocalls to mislead voters during the New Hampshire Primary.
The FCC proposes requiring robocallers to disclose when they're using AIFCC proposes rules for robocallers to disclose AI usage.
FCC Settles Robocall Case for $1MThe FCC settled with Lingo Telecom for transmitting spoofed AI-generated robocalls aimed at interfering in the 2024 New Hampshire primary elections.
Political consultant fined $6M for using AI to fake Biden's voice in robocalls to votersThe FCC fined a political consultant $6 million for using AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden to mislead voters.
Robocallers posing as FCC staff blocked after robocalling real FCC staffRobocallers impersonated FCC employees to scam real FCC staff into paying fines.
FCC Adopts Rules Against Illegal Robocall and Nuisance CallsThe FCC has implemented stricter rules to enhance compliance among voice service providers to mitigate robocalls and protect consumers.
Mastermind behind Biden AI robocalls fined $6M by FCCThe FCC fined Steve Kramer $6 million for using AI-generated robocalls to mislead voters during the New Hampshire Primary.
The FCC proposes requiring robocallers to disclose when they're using AIFCC proposes rules for robocallers to disclose AI usage.
FCC proposes new rules for AI-generated robocalls and robotextsNew FCC rules focus on defining AI calls and protecting consumers by requiring disclosure of AI use.
From Whac-A-Mole to Registered Mail: Industry Expert Discusses Stopping RobocallsRobocall prevention is complex; larger carriers manage it better due to superior systems compared to smaller providers.
The Ultimate Tech Guide to Fighting Spam and Scams in 2025: How to Turn the Tables on Scammers | HackerNoonAmericans are overwhelmed by robocalls, with solutions emerging to effectively combat these scams.Innovative AI tools have been developed to waste scammers' time and protect consumers.
FCC proposes new rules for AI-generated robocalls and robotextsNew FCC rules focus on defining AI calls and protecting consumers by requiring disclosure of AI use.
From Whac-A-Mole to Registered Mail: Industry Expert Discusses Stopping RobocallsRobocall prevention is complex; larger carriers manage it better due to superior systems compared to smaller providers.
The Ultimate Tech Guide to Fighting Spam and Scams in 2025: How to Turn the Tables on Scammers | HackerNoonAmericans are overwhelmed by robocalls, with solutions emerging to effectively combat these scams.Innovative AI tools have been developed to waste scammers' time and protect consumers.
'Not the AI election': Why artificial intelligence did not define the 2024 campaign - PoynterThe FCC banned AI-generated voices in robocalls to curb misinformation in the electoral process.
Political Robocalls Spike in October: TNS ReportPolitical robocalls have surged in swing states ahead of the elections, with prevalent scams identified.
Erin Burnett Taken Aback By GOP PAC Boosting Jill SteinRobocalls in Wisconsin and Michigan aim to diminish support for Kamala Harris by promoting Jill Stein, potentially affecting election outcomes.
The Year of the A.I. Election That Wasn'tVoter resistance to A.I. in political outreach is evident, revealing a potential disconnect between technology and public acceptance.
Why Are Robocalls So Hard to Stop? (Plus: Kamala and the Gender Wars.)The average American receives one spam call or text daily, posing challenges in holding robocallers accountable and winning the war on spam.
US Attorney: Conspiracy Theorists to Pay $1.25 million For Spreading Misinformation Among Black VotersDisinformation campaign targeted Black voters to discourage mail-in voting.Activists agreed to a settlement of up to $1.25 million for their actions.