FTC Reports Significant Decline in Spam Calls Since 2021

The Federal Trade Commission's strategies have led to a 50% reduction in unwanted call complaints over three years.

The FTC's latest data shows a drop from 3.4 million robocall complaints in 2021 to 1.1 million in 2024.
The Do Not Call Registry now includes over 254 million phone numbers, reflecting increased consumer participation.
Most complaints in 2024 were related to medical and prescription issues, followed by imposter and debt reduction calls.
New FTC rules prohibit impersonation of government or businesses, contributing to the decline in spam calls.
Operation Stop Scam Calls targets illegal telemarketing, with ongoing efforts to tackle AI-driven scams.