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Robocalls Surge to 40.8 Billion Amid Legal Crackdown

10/31/2025

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Robocalls reached 40.8 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a 5% rise and the top U.S. consumer complaint.
Nomorobo is taking legal action against offenders, primarily debt collectors.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is part of a multi-state lawsuit against Avid Telecom.
He says over 50% of U.S. phone companies are not complying with federal robocall laws.
Without stricter enforcement, the robocall problem is expected to worsen.

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Story summary

Robocalls reached 40.8 billion in the first nine months of 2025, a 5% rise and the top U.S. consumer complaint.
Nomorobo is taking legal action against offenders, primarily debt collectors.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is part of a multi-state lawsuit against Avid Telecom.
He says over 50% of U.S. phone companies are not complying with federal robocall laws.
Without stricter enforcement, the robocall problem is expected to worsen.