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Sick of spam calls? See which states file the most complaints
The FTC said debt reduction, imposter and medical calls led complaints as officials urged consumers to use phone settings and blocking tools.
- In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.6 million complaints about unwanted calls, with Arizona reporting the highest number per 100,000 people.
- Debt reduction schemes accounted for 446,243 complaints, while imposter scams drew 246,228 reports, according to the FTC.
- Apple users can enable Silence Unknown Callers in Settings to route unidentified numbers to voicemail, while Android offers similar blocking configurations.
- Consumers can sign up for the national Not Call registry or install apps like Nomorobo, YouMail, and RoboKiller to block spam, with some offering free options.
- Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warns against answering "yes" to voice prompts, as scammers may record confirmation for fraudulent activities; Caller identification remains easily faked.
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