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Robotexts Rise In September, According To RoboKiller Insights

Published: 2022-10-05 12:05:00 ET

FCC Vows Action Against Unwanted Robotexts

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In September, Americans received 15.6 billion robotexts, a staggering 43% climb from August and the largest increase to date, according to RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of robocalls and robotexts. Conversely, they received 6 billion robocalls, an 18% decrease, which aligns with government efforts to curb the influx of robocalls, specifically car warranty robocalls, which were down 23% in September.

FCC announces efforts to combat the rise of robotextsIn response to the surge in robotexts — according to RoboKiller's Mid-Year Phone Scam Report, Americans could lose upwards of $28 billion to robotexts in 2022, a 150% increase from 2021's $11 billion — the FCC announced it plans to take action to reduce the frequency of these harmful messages. This coincides with RoboKiller Enterprise's release of its 99% effective robotext protection for businesses, which likewise aims to eliminate risky text messages. These efforts, combined with the award-winning RoboKiller consumer app, provide reason for optimism that all Americans and the companies they work for will be fully protected from robotexts.

September Key Message Trends

Top Robotexts Nationwide:

Robotext Category	Estimated Robotexts	Month-Over-Month Change
Delivery (Amazon, USPS, FedEx)	1,089,509,314	37 %
Bank	328,921,889	14 %
Apple + Hardware Sweepstakes	243,894,560	160 %

Apple + Hardware robotexts soarIn September, robotexts related to Apple + Hardware Sweepstakes increased 160% from August and Americans were flooded with messages related to upgrades and other rebates. This increase coincides with the release of the iPhone 14 in September. Based on the large increase in Apple + Hardware category, it's clear that scammers quickly shift their focus to capitalize on current trends.

Tips on how to stop phone scams:

Don't answer phone calls or texts from unknown numbers, especially those that call or text at odd hours.
Don't follow prompts like "Press 1" or click any links.
Never provide personal information like banking details or other sensitive information.
Download a spam text and call blocker like RoboKiller to equip your phone with the latest technology to stop scams.

About RoboKillerWith more than 12 million downloads and $400 million in losses prevented, RoboKiller is the leading independent spam call and text blocker. RoboKiller has been named a leader in technical and mobile achievement by the Webby Awards, Media Excellence, Best in Biz, and more. RoboKiller was named the most effective solution to robocalls by the FTC.

RoboKiller'srobocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints. RoboKiller's proprietary data insights have been featured by The New York Times, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, and many others.

RoboKiller is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit www.robokiller.com.

RoboKiller, a Teltech brand, is a division of Mosaic Group, an IAC Company (NASDAQ: IAC).

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