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U.S. robocall volume reaches one-year high in July

Telemarketing and suspected scam calls drove the monthly total above 4.35 billion

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U.S. consumers received more than 4.35 billion robocalls in July, up about 1.5% from June.

Telemarketing and suspected scam calls rose 5.7% to 2.13 billion, accounting for 49% of the month’s robocalls.

A widespread campaign offering supposedly pre-approved personal loans generated more than 40 million calls.

Those pesky robocalls seem to be making a comeback, defying carriers’ efforts to suppress them.

U.S. robocall volume continued its gradual rise in July, reaching its hig...

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