Consumer News Do You Know When Robocalls Texts Are A Scam

Robocalls are the top U.S. consumer complaint. Here's how California and tech companies are fighting back.

How many spam calls have you gotten so far today? Unwanted robocalls are Americans' number one consumer complaint, and CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts is asking: What's ... Read More

AI technology offers new hope in ongoing fight against sophisticated robocall scams

Despite stricter regulations and improved call-blocking technology, each year Americans are still bombarded with billions of illegal robocalls. Read More

Scam calls are on the rise. How can you protect yourself?

Cell service providers are allowed to label incoming calls as spam (if the company believes it's an illegitimate number) and give customers permission to send any unknown numbers straight to voicemail ... Read More

Robocalls and scam texts surge to six-year high, watchdog warns

Spam calls and texts are up 20% nationwide, hitting a six-year high as scammers use AI to target Americans — and the average victim now loses nearly $3,700. Read More

Robocalls and Scam Texts Soar to a 6-Year High, Report Shows

In a new report, consumer watchdog PIRG says robocalls are up 20 percent, reaching a six-year high in 2025, which translates to 420 millions more calls each month. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Tom ... Read More

Americans are getting 2.5 billion robocalls a month — the highest level in years

Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found. Read More

Consumer groups warn of 'unstoppable' glut of robocalls if rules are weakened

Consumer advocates warn FCC proposal would “gut” key robocall protections • Rule changes would erase company-specific do-not-call lists and opt-out tool ... Read More

Scam texts targeting people looking for jobs are on the rise. Here's what to know

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- In today's shaky economy and labor market, you may be trying to find ways to earn an extra buck or land a new, better paying job. But now the Federal Trade Commission is sending ... Read More

Philadelphia Department of Revenue warns of text scam claiming you are owed a refund

The Philadelphia Department of Revenue says people contacted its call center and 311 to report receiving the text. A spokesperson said he is unaware of anyone falling victim to the scam locally yet. Read More

Woman loses $300 to 'boss text scam' targeting new employees

Got a request from your boss? Make sure it's really him. A woman is now warning others about a sophisticated scam that cost her $300, just days into her new job. Irena Derak was thrilled to recently ... Read More