Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Spam texts and robocalls cost Americans billions — the biggest victims are not those you suspect

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Calls at 9 p.m. from an unknown number annoy everyone, even government officials. In fact, the massive fraud being perpetuated against Americans daily is enough to pay for their commute, groceries, or even the very cell phone bill they are being scammed through.

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    Spam texts and robocalls cost Americans billions — the biggest victims are not those you suspect (opens Blaze Media)

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    Calls at 9 p.m. from an unknown number annoy everyone, even government officials. In fact, the massive fraud being perpetuated against Americans daily is enough to pay for their commute, groceries, or even the very cell phone bill they are being scammed through.

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