RoboKiller Finds Spam Calls Increased 4% In January

Rhea-AI Summary

The latest report from RoboKiller reveals that Americans received approximately 6.5 billion spam calls in January 2022, marking a 4% increase from December. While spam text messages saw a 6% decrease, calls related to vehicle warranties remain the most prevalent. Additionally, scams posing as delivery companies dropped by 53%, possibly due to the holiday season's end. Despite expectations for reduced spoofed calls, the report indicates no significant change following the implementation of the STIR/SHAKEN framework.

Positive

• RoboKiller prevented an estimated $400 million in losses from spam calls.
• The app boasts over 12 million downloads, indicating strong market penetration.

Negative

• Spam call volume rose by 4% in January.
• Spoofed call rates remain unchanged, suggesting limited effectiveness of the STIR/SHAKEN framework.

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The volume of spam calls returned to pre-holiday levels, according to data from RoboKiller, the app that eliminates 99% of spam calls and text messages. Americans received an estimated 6.5 billion spam calls in January - a 4% increase from December. Spam text message volume, on the other hand, decreased 6%, the first decrease since October.

Scammers posing as shipping or package delivery companies decreased 53% in January. RoboKiller believes this is because holiday shopping ended. However, Americans shouldn't count this scam out as it has remained one of the top scam texts over the last year.

Spoofed Calls Remain Unchanged
STIR/SHAKEN appeared to be gaining momentum in November and December 2021. RoboKiller identified a decrease in spoofed call rates but they remain unchanged since. RoboKiller has yet to see a substantial impact from the STIR/SHAKEN framework.

January 2022 Key Phone Spam Trends

Top Spam Texts Nationwide:

Spam Text Category	Estimated Spam Texts	% of Total Spam Texts
Delivery (Amazon, UPS, USPS, etc.)	938,776,296	11.22%
Bank Scams	224,914,199	2.69%
Apple + Hardware Sweepstakes	165,663,723	1.98%

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Top Spam Calls Nationwide:

Robocall Category	Estimated Spam Calls	% of Total Robocalls	Robocall Examples
Vehicle Warranty	1,098,579,479	16.81%	Listen to scam recording
Health Insurance	253,568,613	3.88%	Listen to scam recording

*All audio examples are phone scams blocked and audio fingerprinted by RoboKiller

Car warranty spam calls remain the most common robocall since RoboKiller started monitoring these calls in 2017. RoboKiller anticipates car warranty calls will continue to hold their reign into 2022.

Coming Soon: 2021 Year In Review
RoboKiller will release its 2021  phone spam and political messaging reports later this month. Click here and here to read our mid-year reports.

About RoboKiller
With more than 12 million downloads and $400 million in losses prevented, RoboKiller is the leading independent spam call and text blocker. RoboKiller has been named a leader in technical and mobile achievement by the Webby Awards, Media Excellence, Best in Biz, and more. RoboKiller was named the most effective solution to robocalls by the FTC.

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.

For custom data inquiries, contact RoboKiller's insights team here or at pr@robokiller.com. For information about RoboKiller's enterprise spam blocking solutions, visit enterprise.robokiller.com.

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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FAQ

What was the spam call volume reported by RoboKiller in January 2022?

RoboKiller reported approximately 6.5 billion spam calls in January 2022.

How much did spam calls increase in January 2022?

Spam calls increased by 4% compared to December 2021.

What was the percentage decrease in spam text messages in January 2022?

Spam text messages experienced a 6% decrease in January 2022.

What category of spam calls is the most common according to RoboKiller?

Vehicle warranty calls remain the most common robocall type.

How did scams posing as delivery companies change in January 2022?

Scams posing as delivery companies decreased by 53% in January 2022.