The True Cost of Robocalls

And how you can fight back

Andy Spears
2 min readJul 6, 2022
Photo by Jonas Leupe on Unsplash

Robocalls are annoying.

Robocalls are everywhere.

Robocalls seemingly can’t be stopped.

While regulators and consumer groups are working to identify and close loopholes that allow entities using robocalls to drive us crazy, those who seek to profit from robocalls always find a way.

Consumer Advocates Call for Action to End Illegal Robocalls | by Andy Spears | Medium

Here’s the deal: More than just a nuisance, robocalls cost Americans billions a year.

These calls are often connected to scams or are part of illegal tactics related to debt collection.

Not only are they annoying, but they are also prohibited in many cases.

The consumer protection attorneys at Finn Law Group offer some insight on how to fight back against robocalls.

Regulators Close Loopholes On Robocalls (finnlawgroup.com)

While the true cost of phone fraud to Americans is unknown, most studies show that billions of dollars are lost each year by consumers in the United States, making it a priority for federal authorities to stop.

It’s been made clear that the fight against unlawful robocalls is not just a legal…

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Andy Spears

Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .