Robocalls v Spam: Dawn of Justice
Misunderstandings are the worst. If you’ve ever seen the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, it includes a huge misunderstanding. Spoiler alert:...
Do Robocalls Affect Elections?
Isn’t it funny to think back to “simpler times”? Some might say things were better back then. Remember the Michael Douglas film Falling Down, in which...
There’s a Robocall for That: Scammers Take Advantage of California Fires
The robocall scammers hit close to home last week. YouMail is based in Irvine, right in the middle of Orange County. We've been here for a whi...
Can Illegal Robocalls Impact Elections? Or Worse?
There is a crazy, creepy robocall that's been going on for a few months, but scaling in volume right up until election day. This robocall sort...
How Safe Is Grandma From Scams?
Think of your sweet, innocent grandmother. You got her in your head? The cookies she makes? The floral pattern on her blouse? Her soft smile when you...
Robocall Origination Prevention: We Take Our Robocalls Shaken AND Stirred
Monday morning quarterback. Backseat driver. Whatever moniker you prefer, we live in a culture surrounded by scrutiny. Do the wrong thing on social me...
Call Filter Works Great With YouMail
One of us got this nice text from Verizon talking about their new Call Filter service, which is supposed to help address the unwanted robocall problem...
The Robocaller Who Cried “Wolf!”
You've probably heard the fable of The Boy Who Cried Wolf. In short, a mischievous shepherd boy plays a trick on local villagers, claiming his flock i...
Securing Your Small Business From the 258 Percent Surge in Identity Theft
We all understand that identity theft is a constant threat to individuals. Most of us remain skeptical of any phone calls, emails, or text messages re...
Have Robocalls Taken Over The Phone Call?
We've been putting out the YouMail Robocall Index since late 2015. We were the first to publish numbers on the volume of robocalls in the US, as well...