How to combat pesky robocalls

Arizona’s Family On Your Side

How to combat pesky robocalls

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Published on Nov 2, 2026, 4:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:24:12

Episode Description

Every single month, we are flooded with 2.1 billion robocalls. They’re annoying, sometimes illegal, and a lot of them aren’t supposed to get through. But according to a new report from the Public Interest Research Group, less than half of phone companies have installed technology that’s required to protect consumers. On this episode, we’re talking with consumer watchdog Teresa Murray. What does this report mean? Why aren’t phone companies complying? And what can we do in the meantime to protect ourselves from scams that often start with a ring?

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