Why third-party visual voicemail like YouMail is better than carrier voicemail
Have you ever been stuck in a meeting with your voicemails piling up? With so much happening and seemingly less time to get things done, it…
Why Are Robocalls Still A Thing?
It’s been almost 3 years since the TRACED Act was signed into law. It’s been well over a year since Stir/Shaken rolled out with great fanfare.…
3 Ways to Identify Political Scam Calls During the Midterm Elections
Let’s be honest. Political scam calls are alive and well. However, just because they are a sad reality does not mean that you have to be…
How to detect and stop spam calls to your mobile phone
Detecting and stopping spam calls can be a real hassle. With a multitude of robocallers contacting you about your auto warranty, for example,…
How to Protect Yourself From the Rise in Health Insurance Scams
Confidence is the remedy to weakness. Think about how vulnerable an NBA player is to a garden variety pump fake? Not very. But how about your…
Why You Need an AT&T Voicemail Alternative to Manage Incoming Business Calls
Several years ago, when you wanted a new mattress, your only choice was an expensive spring model from one of a handful of local…
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…
Who Was That? Vet Missed Calls With the More Powerful Caller ID
We all miss calls. Sometimes we have so much going on, we shout “Hold my calls!” to our imaginary assistant. You may find it happening more…
Don’t Let Your Guard Down — Shady Telemarketers Are Still in Business
This past week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Massachusetts Attorney General filed a joint lawsuit against a…
Join the Fight to Stop COVID-19 Robocall Scams
Let’s be honest, joining a fight does not sound like fun under any circumstance. The good news? This fight doesn’t require fists, guns…
Auto-Dialers, Robocallers, Spam Calls, Oh My!
“Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!” As a child you may remember seeing the “Wizard of Oz” and remember the scene where Dorothy and crew walk…
Protecting From COVID-19 Scams
The current COVID-19 scare has more people working from home than ever before and has put a much stronger reliance on bring your own device…