May robocall index report: scam calls in April surge/decrease month over month
Robocall trends do not move in a straight line. After several months of relative stability, March 2026 showed a clear shift in volume, raising…
Which cities get the most spam calls? Latest rankings
Spam calls are not evenly distributed across the country. While robocalls impact nearly everyone, certain cities consistently receive a higher…
How SIM swap scams work and how to protect your phone number
Your phone number is tied to more of your life than you might realize: your bank accounts, email, social media, and even two-factor…
Inside a scam campaign: the “bank fraud alert” calls explained
If you have received a call claiming there is suspicious activity on your bank account, you are not alone. These “bank fraud alert” calls are…
Why you’re seeing more scam texts in 2026 (and how to stop them)
Scam texts are no longer occasional annoyances. For many people, they are a daily occurrence. Messages about missed deliveries, suspicious…
April robocall report: Americans received 4.2 billion calls in March 2026
If it feels like your phone has been ringing more lately, the data confirms it. Robocall activity increased in March, reversing the slight dip…
Top 10 spam phone numbers this month (and what they’re doing)
Spam calls are not random interruptions. Most are part of coordinated campaigns that rely on repeated scripts, rotating numbers, and…
How to recognize and report spam text messages
If you have a cell phone, you probably text people every day. But what about the messages that come from unknown numbers? Spam and scam text…
How many unknown callers are actually important calls?
Unknown calls have a bad reputation, and for good reason. Spam calls, scam attempts, robocalls, and spoofed numbers have trained people to…
How YouMail uses AI to fight AI-powered scammers
Artificial intelligence is changing the scam call landscape. Fraudsters now use automated dialing systems, voice cloning, and data-driven…
Why people don’t answer their phone anymore
Phones are ringing just as often as they always have. But fewer people are answering. In recent years, a major cultural shift has taken place.…
Free reverse phone number lookup vs paid services
When you search for an unknown phone number, you will likely see two types of options. Free reverse phone lookup tools and paid lookup…