Spam callers can be more than just a nuisance. In some instances they can do real harm to their victims by tricking recipients into giving out sensitive information. Scammers are capable of tricking victims out of thousands of dollars. It’s important to recognize spam calls and try to limit exposure to them. That’s why the team at Ooma collected data on which cities receive the most spam call complaints and mapped out the locations. They got their data from the Federal Communications Commission who tries to mitigate spam calls. Their data was adjusted per thousand people to determine which cities have the most spam calls.
Number one on their list was Alexandria, Virginia. 3,552 people made spam call complaints between 2014 and 2024. In fact, the city receives so many complaints, the local Sheriff’s Office had to warn the public about spam call risks and safety.
infographic by: www.ooma.com
