These states can’t catch a break from robocalls and message spam

Illinois among top states that can’t catch a break from robocalls and message spam

(NEXSTAR) - Whether it's a call from an unknown number or a strange text about tracking a package, dealing with robocalls and message spam has become a regular part of owning a smartphone in the U.S. in 2025. Just last year alone, Americans received roughly 53 billion robocalls, with the number of spam messages being even higher, according to PeopleFinders, a data-as-a-service (DaaS) provider. With these numbers seemingly increasing by the year,…

West Virginia, Ohio among states with high number of robocalls, spam messages

(NEXSTAR) - Whether it's a call from an unknown number or a strange text about tracking a package, dealing with robocalls and message spam has become a regular part of owning a smartphone in the U.S. in 2025. Just last year alone, Americans received roughly 53 billion robocalls, with the number of spam messages being even higher, according to PeopleFinders, a data-as-a-service (DaaS) provider. With these numbers seemingly increasing by the year,…

Ohio is one of the worst states for robocalls, text spam

(NEXSTAR) - Whether it's a call from an unknown number or a strange text about tracking a package, dealing with robocalls and message spam has become a regular part of owning a smartphone in the U.S. in 2025. Just last year alone, Americans received roughly 53 billion robocalls, with the number of spam messages being even higher, according to PeopleFinders, a data-as-a-service (DaaS) provider. Stimulus check 2025? What we know about current…

These states can't catch a break from robocalls and message spam

(NEXSTAR) - Whether it's a call from an unknown number or a strange text about tracking a package, dealing with robocalls and message spam has become a regular part of owning a smartphone in the U.S. in 2025. Just last year alone, Americans received roughly 53 billion robocalls, with the number of spam messages being even higher, according to PeopleFinders, a data-as-a-service (DaaS) provider. With these numbers seemingly increasing by the year,…

These states can’t catch a break from robocalls and message spam

Just last year alone, Americans received roughly 53 billion robocalls, and even more spam messages.

Scam Likely? Where Arizona ranks among the worst states for spam calls

A new study found that Arizonans receive more spam phone calls per 100,000 people than any state in the country.