(San Jose, CA) – RealCall, the AI-based app that effectively protects users from spam and scam calls and texts, has been named a gold winner in the Consumer Product of the Year category in Best in Biz Awards, the only independent business awards program judged each year by prominent editors and reporters from top-tier publications…
RealCall 2023 Scam Report: The Latest Data on Scams Concerning You
Background Yes, it is our inherent responsibility to confront scammers. Now, we are using a report to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024. In this report, we delve into people’s daily habits that may finally lead to actual results—either making them scam-proof or more susceptible to scams. Introduction RealCall has released reports ranging from…
AI in Romance Scams: How Chatbots and Deepfakes Trick Hearts
In 2025, AI-driven romance scams have surged into a global crisis. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2024 report, losses from romance scams reached $1.3 billion, a nearly 30% increase from 2022【FBI IC3】. The AARP also highlights a rising victimization rate among people aged 60 and above. AI technology makes it easier…
How to Identify and Stop Medicare Phone Calls?
Millions of Medicare beneficiaries are targeted by scammers year-round, but especially during the Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7). Beware! With 60 million beneficiaries, Medicare is a goldmine for criminals. This year alone, the FTC saw a staggering 332,000 reports of scams targeting Medicare and HHS, highlighting a billion-dollar problem. Beyond financial theft,…
Solar Scam Calls in the U.S.: What You Need to Know
As solar energy becomes more popular, so do scams targeting homeowners. Fraudulent callers often impersonate government agencies or utility companies, offering “free” solar panel installations or claiming that your electricity bills will be eliminated through government programs. These offers are typically too good to be true and are designed to exploit unsuspecting consumers. The Solar…
The Evolution of Spam Call Tactics: From Robocalls to Personalized Scams
Spam calls have become a global cat‑and‑mouse game. In the United States alone, people received roughly 3.3 billion unwanted calls per month between June 2024 and May 2025, wasting an estimated 271 million hours on the phone (truecaller.com). The financial stakes are equally steep: Americans lost US $25.4 billion to phone‑based fraud in the past year, with an average loss of US $452 per victim (truecaller.com)….
How to Spot Employment Scams in 2025: Red Flags to Watch For
You’ve just lost your job—or maybe you’re seeking new opportunities. Then, ding! A message: “High-paying remote job, easy hours, apply now!” Tempting, right? But this is exactly the kind of bait scammers are using to reel in hopeful job seekers. The Growing Threat of Employment Scams Employment scams continue to rise worldwide, driven by digital…
Different Scam Types for Different Ages
When it comes to scamming, crooks know no age limits. Scams come in all shapes and sizes, and anyone of any age can become a victim of a fraud scheme, so it’s important to learn about them and how to protect yourself from them. While scams are most often associated with the elderly—and certainly there…
Can AI Be Used to Combat Spam Calls?
Despite years of government crackdowns and telecom efforts, spam calls remain a serious problem worldwide. In the United States alone, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received over 5.4 million reports of unwanted calls in 2023 — more than 1.8 million of which were fraud-related. These include robocalls, scam calls, spoofed numbers, and aggressive telemarketing. The…
What Are the Most Common Types of Spam Calls?
Spam calls are an unfortunate reality of modern life. Despite advancements in telecommunications regulation and call-blocking technologies, millions of people continue to receive unwanted calls every day. In 2025, spam calls are more sophisticated, more targeted, and in many cases, more dangerous than ever. In this blog post, we’ll explore the most common types of…
Latest Phone Scams Targeting Immigrants in 2025: What You Need to Know
In 2025, phone scams are becoming more sophisticated, with a noticeable rise in those specifically targeting immigrants. According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), immigrants are often vulnerable due to language barriers, lack of familiarity with U.S. systems, and fear of deportation or legal issues. These scams frequently exploit these fears and cultural nuances…
The Technology Behind Spam Call Detection: How AI Keeps Your Phone Safe
Americans now field roughly 3.3 billion spam and unwanted calls every month—about nine per person. That collective nuisance drains an enormous amount of time and attention every year — time most of us will never get back. Beyond wasted minutes, spam calls pose a serious security risk: in 2023, the average loss per victim of phone…