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Scammers Exploit Phone Numbers | Philadelphia News
Americans endured nearly $30 billion in scam robocalls and texts last year—thanks to AI, scammers are getting even more aggressive. Forty-nine attorneys general are pushing the FCC to crack down, demanding stricter rules to stop scammers from accessing real phone numbers. Scammers buy massive blocks of numbers to blast out dangerous calls—making phone companies more accountable is key. The FCC is responding, planning to certify providers and require more transparency. Protect yourself: let scam calls go to voicemail (answering invites more calls) and report them to the FTC or BBB. Listen in…
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