Billions of robocalls are vexing Americans - and it's not slowing down. Many of the unsolicited calls are from scammers pretending to be tax collectors, charities, or salespeople. Short of throwing ...

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SOUTH AMBOY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Developers have created an app designed to stop telemarketers and scam callers in their tracks. "Answerbots" are a part of the app ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Maybe it happens to you a few times a day or occasionally if you’re lucky. A call or text from an unknown number that turns out to be a scammer. It’s not only annoying but also ...

Robocalls are a daily nuisance, but there are simple and free ways to stop them.Your smartphone has built-in features to fight back. On iPhones, go to Settings, scroll to Phone, and activate "Silence ...

4.9 billion unwanted calls were made in March alone. Robocalls may seem endless these days. In March alone, an estimated 4.9 billion calls were reportedly made, according to YouMail -- which is ...