FTC reveals where spam calls hit hardest
The FTC has released data highlighting the states most affected by spam calls. Arizona and Tennessee reported the highest rates of Do Not Call complaints, with over 1,000 complaints per 100,000 people. The report emphasizes the prevalence of robocalls and the types of scams that are most commonly reported by consumers.
- ▪Consumers filed more than 2.6 million Do Not Call complaints according to the FTC.
- ▪Arizona had the highest complaint rate in the country with 1,028 complaints per 100,000 people.
- ▪The most reported topics included debt reduction, imposter scams, and medical calls.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.foxnews.com/tech/ftc-reveals-spam-calls-hit-hardest |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 09:57:29 -0400 |
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Smartphones FTC reveals where spam calls hit hardest New data shows the states with the most complaints and how to stop scam calls before they fool you By Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report Fox News Published May 26, 2026 9:57am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 26 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Your phone lights up. The number looks local. You answer because maybe it is the doctor, the school, a delivery driver or someone you actually need to hear from. Then comes the pause.
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