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Divergent Paths: Robocalls Decline While Robotexts Spike, According to Robokiller InsightsNEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The gap in volume between robotexts and robocalls widened in April according to Robokiller Insights, as Americans received 13 billion robotexts (an 8% increase vs. March) and 5 billion robocalls (a 13% decrease). Don't count out robocalls just yet, though — historically they slow down in April but pick back up soon after. Robocalls drop in April for the third year in a row "Robocall volume dropped in April for the fourth consecutive year," said Patrick Falzon, General Manager of Teltech, creators of Robokiller. "We've noticed this seasonality and relish Americans receiving some reprieve, even if only temporary. No matter the case, we believe ongoing efforts by the FCC to address scam calls and scammers shifting their focus to robotexts will continue to prove useful in reducing robocalls." Robotexts continue to increase April 2023 key trends Top robotexts nationwide:
Top robocalls nationwide:
Robokiller wins Stevie and Webby Award In April, Robokiller was recognized by the Webby Awards for Technical Achievement and by the 2023 Stevie American Business Awards as a Silver winner for Achievement in Product Innovation and Bronze for Best Use of AI and Machine Learning. Tips on how to stop phone scams:
About Robokiller Robokiller's robocall and spam text insights are powered by a global database of millions of phone scams and audio fingerprints. Robokiller's proprietary data insights have been featured by The New York Times, ABC World News, NBC Nightly News, and many others. Robokiller is available for download in the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit www.robokiller.com. Robokiller, a Teltech brand, is a division of Mosaic Group, an IAC Company (NASDAQ: IAC).
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