Robocalls and Robotexts Steal Billions from Americans Each Year
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Robocalls and robotexts are stealing billions from Americans each year, with losses projected to hit $90 billion in 2022.
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The volume of scam calls and texts is staggering, with 78 billion robotexts and 31 billion robocalls just in the first half of 2022.
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Red flags include calls from unidentified numbers, voicemails, text links, and emailed links announcing prizes or deliveries.
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Don't hand over personal info, wire money, or pay with gift cards if contacted out of the blue. It's always a scam.
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AI will likely increase the sophistication of phone and online scams, so be vigilant about ignoring most unsolicited contacts.