December 2024 saw 4.4 billion robocalls across the United States, marking a 7.8% month-over-month (MoM) decrease from November. This translates to an average of 140.6 million robocalls daily, 5.9 million hourly, and 1.6 thousand calls per second. Each American received approximately 13.3 spam calls throughout the month.
Despite this decrease, spam calls remain a pervasive issue. Let’s explore the most affected cities, the types of spam calls, and how tools like YouMail are helping individuals fight back.
Nationwide Robocall Trends: December 2024
Total Robocalls Placed
- 4.4 billion total calls
- 13.3 average calls per person
- A decline from October 2024’s peak of 5 billion calls.
Robocalls by Category
The breakdown of robocalls by type reveals significant insights:
- Telemarketing: 35%
- Alerts and Reminders: 25%
- Scams: 21%
- Payment Reminders: 16%
- Unclassified: 2%
Although some calls (like payment and health reminders) serve legitimate purposes, scams and telemarketing are the main sources of nuisance and fraud.
Top Affected Cities in December 2024
| City | State | Estimated Calls Received | % Change MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | GA | 151,112,400 | -7% |
| Dallas | TX | 146,250,600 | -10% |
| Houston | TX | 131,066,600 | -7% |
| Chicago | IL | 125,943,300 | -7% |
| New York | NY | 113,990,500 | -3% |
| Los Angeles | CA | 102,288,600 | -8% |
| Baltimore | MD | 76,940,900 | -3% |
| Phoenix | AZ | 71,129,400 | -9% |
| Newark | NJ | 60,463,100 | -6% |
| Detroit | MI | 60,188,400 | -9% |
| Philadelphia | PA | 59,401,400 | -9% |
Notable Observations
- Atlanta, GA led with over 151 million robocalls, followed by Dallas and Houston, TX.
- Chicago, IL, and New York, NY, remain consistent targets, likely due to their large populations and economic activity.
- Cities like Los Angeles, CA, saw an 8% MoM decline, indicating potential improvements in spam detection.
Top Spam Callers in the United States
Here are some of the most active spam callers identified in December 2024:
- 208-719-3280
- 833-396-7900
- 210-520-0457
- 213-310-4984
- 205-707-1528
- 208-806-9457
- 203-457-3617
- 334-647-2120
- 203-457-3872
- 203-457-3671
Fighting Back Against Spam Calls: How YouMail Helps
Features of YouMail
YouMail provides essential tools for spam call prevention, available on Android and iOS. Key features include:
- Call Blocking: Automatically identifies and blocks spam calls.
- Out-of-Service Message: Plays a fake message that tricks spammers into removing your number from their lists.
- Scam Alerts: Notifies you about blocked scams, such as IRS fraud or fake tech support schemes.
- Smart Detection: Detects new threats by analyzing a vast database of phone numbers.
Privacy Protection with YouMail
YouMail’s Privacy Scan ensures your personal information is secure by:
- Identifying exposed information like phone numbers or personal data.
- Helping remove this information from public databases to prevent identity theft.
- Offering continuous monitoring to safeguard your privacy.
Reporting Spam Calls: What You Can Do
Federal Reporting
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): File a complaint at donotcall.gov if you’re on the Do Not Call Registry.
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Report unwanted calls at fcc.gov/complaints.
State-Specific Reporting
- Georgia: Report to the Consumer Protection Division at consumer.ga.gov.
- Texas: Contact the Attorney General’s office at texasattorneygeneral.gov.
- California: File a complaint at dca.ca.gov.
By reporting spam calls, you can contribute to the effort to reduce illegal robocalls and protect others.
Questions? We’ve got answers
Approximately 4.4 billion robocalls were made nationwide.
The most common types are telemarketing (35%), followed by alerts and reminders (25%), and scams (21%).
Atlanta, GA, led with over 151 million calls received.
YouMail uses call blocking, out-of-service messages, and scam alerts to stop spam calls before they reach you.
You can report them to the FTC, FCC, or your state’s consumer protection agency. Use the provided resources for direct links to reporting platforms.
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