Spam calls and scams are more than just an annoyance—they can pose serious risks to our community, vulnerable individuals, and small businesses.
68.4 million individuals impacted
Approximately 26% of the U.S. population—around 68.4 million individuals—lost money to phone scams, with an average loss of $577 per person. Seniors over 65 reported receiving more spam calls than younger individuals, indicating a targeted approach by scammers.
$12.5 billion in consumer losses
Americans receive an average of 9 spam calls per user per month, totaling approximately 3.3 billion unwanted calls every month. In 2024, consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud, a 25% increase over the prior year.
Growing business impacts
Businesses that experienced fraud reported an average financial loss of $7,800, with additional impacts including wasted time (76%), negative emotional effects (51%), and decreased staff morale (23%).