Robocall Rebellion: FTC’s Victory as Complaints Plummet Over 50%!
Consumer complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls have plummeted over 50% since 2021, thanks to the FTC’s crackdown. The National Do Not Call Registry, which sprouted in 2003, now boasts 254 million active registrations, making it harder for telemarketers to reach us than ever. Goodbye, robocalls—hello, blissful phone silence!
Hot Take:
Who knew that signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry would be the ultimate form of social distancing? Looks like telemarketers are finally getting the message—either that, or they’re too busy trying to sell AI-generated voices to care. Whatever the case, the FTC seems to be turning the tide in the war against robocalls. Next up? Teaching pigeons to deliver spam emails.
Key Points:
- FTC reports a significant drop in consumer complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls—over 50% since 2021.
- Robocall complaints decreased to 1.1 million in 2023, down from a whopping 3.4 million in 2021.
- Top complaint topics include medical issues, imposters, and debt reduction schemes.
- The National Do Not Call Registry boasts 254 million active registrations as of September 2024.
- Operation Stop Scam Calls and expanded Telemarketing Sales Rule aim to crack down on illegal telemarketing.
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