![]() Now, not all of these robocalls are fraudulent. Non-fraudulent calls range from emergency alert systems, such as local schools notifying parents of school closures, to telemarketing messages the person being called signed up for. ![]() But the number of fraudulent robocalls is still significant. Since the growth in popularity of mobile phones, the number of scam calls to cellphones has grown, as well. Many of the nation's top cell providers and even third-party app developers are creating "scam likely" caller ID tools that identify these calls and can even block them. Additionally, the Senate is introducing bills that could curb the use of robocalling to help stop scammers from defrauding consumers. Well, these new caller ID tools aren't without flaws, in a sense. If you use any type of dialer, your number could be incorrectly marked as "scam likely". Especially if you're calling mobile numbers. With over 80% of the American population owning smartphones – and 96% owning some type of cellphone – it's important that your calls reach your customers. In an effort to combat spam and scam calls, many carriers have adopted new technology. This technology allows call recipients to flag numbers as "spam risk" or "scam likely". When a caller ID shows this information to a recipient, they can decide whether to answer. This information relays the flags from other recipient's interactions with the number. If your phone number is showing as scam likely, there is no process to get your caller ID cleaned up. Until carriers or the FCC implement a system, the best solution to this problem is to ensure your business is dialing correctly in order to avoid getting flagged. With over 80 of the American population owning smartphones and 96 owning some type of cellphone it's important that your calls reach your customers. Your outbound phone number can receive flags in one of two ways. This technology allows call recipients to flag numbers as 'spam risk' or 'scam likely'.
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