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Global and U.S. robocall and phone fraud increase

Overview

Global phone fraud and spam calls are increasing due to increasingly sophisticated tactics. In the United States, robocall activity reached a one-year high in July 2026, with estimates placing the volume between 4.3 and 4.4 billion calls.

Telemarketing and fraud-related communications accounted for nearly half of this volume. A notable campaign involved fraudulent offers for pre-approved personal loans. While some automated calls serve as legitimate service reminders, the surge has made it difficult for consumers to distinguish between valid communications and scams. Significant increases in spam calls were observed in several U.S. regions, specifically in Texas, Georgia, and Indiana, with high growth noted in area codes for Houston, Atlanta, and Indianapolis.

Entities

Federal Communications Commission · Google · Revolut · United States · Itau

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    U.S. robocalls hit one-year high with 4.4 billion calls in July

    U.S. robocalls hit a one-year high in July, with over 4.3 billion spam and scam calls reported, particularly targeting consumers with fraudulent loan offers.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Global phone fraud and spam calls rise amid sophisticated scams

    Global spam and phone fraud are rising, with US robocalls reaching record highs. Google is developing Android protections to combat banking scams by verifying calls with partner banks.

Sources

borncity.com · matzav.com · socialnews.xyz · technologyreview.de