November 2025 Robocall Breakdown: The Top 5 Hardest‑Hit States and the Biggest Risers

Nationwide Snapshot: Robocalls Surge in November

• According to the YouMail Robocall Index™, Americans received an estimated 3.9 billion robocalls in November 2025 – a 3.3% month‑over‑month increase over October.
• That works out to roughly 128.7 million calls per day, 5.4 million per hour, or about 1,500 calls per second.
• On average, that’s 11.8 calls per person in the U.S. during November.
• In terms of call content, robocalls broke down into: Alerts & Reminders (24%), Payment Reminders (14%), Scams (25%), Telemarketing (32%), and Unclassified (5%).

All of this underscores just how widespread – and relentless -robocalling remains nationwide.

Top 5 Hardest‑Hit States in November 2025

Based on the estimated number of calls received per state:

Rank	State	Estimated Calls Received (Nov 2025)	Month‑over‑Month Change
1	Texas	399,107,600	–1%
2	Florida	292,553,000	+5%
3	California	284,220,500	–1%
4	Georgia	253,626,100	+6%
5	North Carolina	182,911,600	+7%

Observations

• Texas remains – by far – the biggest target, receiving nearly 400 million robocalls in a single month.
• Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina all saw sizable month‑over‑month increases, showing rising robocall pressure even in states outside the largest-population cluster.
• California, despite its large population, saw a slight dip (–1%) compared with October – but its total remains extremely high, showing why it remains in the top tier.

Biggest Risers (States With Largest Month‑Over‑Month Growth)

While the top‑5 list shows the heaviest-hit states overall, a different group stands out when we look purely at growth rates in November. Among states that saw notable month-over-month jumps:

• Mississippi (+14%) — the largest percentage increase of any state in November.
• Tennessee (+10%) — also a very steep spike.
• Alabama (+9%) and Oklahoma (+9%) — both significant rises.
• Kansas (+9%) — notable given its smaller size relative to major population centers.
• Other states with solid gains: Georgia (+6%), Ohio (+6%), Arkansas (+7%), and Indiana (+7%).

These surges suggest robocallers are expanding their reach into states that historically may have been lesser targets — or ramping up efforts in places where defenses are weaker.

Why These States? What Drives the Differences

Several factors help explain why certain states are hammered harder or bounce more month-to-month:

• Population & volume of phone lines: States like Texas, Florida, California — with large populations and many area codes — naturally attract high call volume.
• Shifts in robocaller strategy: Those steep month-over-month increases in states like Mississippi or Tennessee suggest robocallers are diversifying, possibly scouting for states with less consumer protection vigilance or lighter filtering.
• Mixture of call types: With telemarketing comprising 32% and scams 25% of calls, both “legitimate-looking” and bogus calls proliferate — making regions with many small businesses, lenders, or utilities attractive.
• Mobility & migration trends: Growing populations or demographic shifts (people moving from high-density states to lower-density states) could make some states more attractive for telemarketers or scammers chasing new phone numbers.

What’s Changing Month‑to‑Month

Comparing November’s data to previous months shows a mixed but worrying picture:

• After a dip to about 3.7–3.8 billion calls in September–October, November marks a bounce back to 3.9 billion – signaling robocall surges are continuing despite some temporary slowdowns.
• The slight national increase masks wide local variation: some states (e.g., California, Texas) dip or stay flat, while many others climb sharply.
• The composition of calls remains relatively stable: telemarketing and scams continue to dominate, meaning the problem isn’t just “funny phone calls,” but potentially dangerous and financially harmful frauds.

How the YouMail Robocall Index Works

• The YouMail Robocall Index estimates national and regional robocall volume by “extrapolating data from the many tens of millions of calls” handled monthly by YouMail’s user base.
• This “sensor network” of real‑world calls lets YouMail identify hotspots (states, area codes, cities), and produce monthly estimates for volume and call types.
• Because of its scale and consistency, the Index is widely regarded — including by regulators — as a meaningful barometer of robocall trends in the U.S.

The Human Impact: Why This Matters

• For states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California — hundreds of millions of calls per month means many individuals likely deal with multiple robocalls each day, draining time and increasing risk of falling for scams.
• For rising states like Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama — the growth signals emerging hot spots; people in these states may not yet be prepared for high-volume robocalling.
• With scams accounting for 25% of all calls and telemarketing 32%, large segments of these calls may not just be annoying — they could be attempts at fraud, identity theft, or unwanted pressure from aggressive marketers.

What You Can Do – Protect Yourself Now

• Use a trusted robocall‑blocking service like YouMail – its network helps stop many calls before your phone rings.
• Report suspicious numbers through YouMail’s tools or other directories to help flag repeat offenders.
• Stay skeptical of unsolicited calls requesting payment, personal info, or pressure – treat them as potential scams.
• Check and update privacy and call‑filtering settings on your phone and with your carrier.

Looking Ahead: What November’s Data Hints For 2026

If November’s rebound is any sign, robocall volume could continue climbing in the coming months – especially as scammers and telemarketers target new regions with less saturation and fewer protections. States like Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama may emerge as “new frontlines.” Meanwhile, large states like Texas and Florida are likely to remain hard-hit simply by scale.

That means staying proactive – using call-blocking tools, reporting suspicious numbers, and staying alert – will remain crucial for Americans in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What exactly is a “robocall”?
A robocall is a phone call that uses an automated dialer or prerecorded message — either for telemarketing, reminders, scams, or other purposes. Wikipedia+1

Q2: Why does the YouMail Robocall Index sometimes estimate more calls than other sources?
Because the Index extrapolates from the millions of calls YouMail handles monthly across many users – giving a broad, representative sample rather than relying on partial data sets. robocallindex.com+1

Q3: Are all robocalls illegal or scams?
No — some are legitimate (appointment reminders, utilities, notifications), but many are telemarketing or scams. In November 2025, about a quarter of calls were scams, and roughly one‑third were telemarketing.

Q4: Which states saw the fastest growth in robocalls in November 2025?
Top percentage‑based growth went to Mississippi (+14%), Tennessee (+10%), Alabama and Oklahoma (+9%), and Kansas (+9%).

Q5: What’s the best way to protect myself from robocalls?
Use a block‑list or blocking service such as YouMail, report suspicious numbers, keep your privacy settings updated, and treat unsolicited calls (especially those asking for payments or personal info) as potential scams.