Robocalls days may be numbered

The Federal Communications Commission has made robocalls their top priority

PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - These days people have to question who's calling them, is it friend or foe? But, the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission are teaming up to cut the line on robocalls.

Robocalls have been linked to fraudulent schemes that have cost Americans more than $10-billion each year. On average a person can receive close to ten or so spam calls or texts daily.

The latest report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group shows the hurdles the FCC is facing and its recent wins.

According to the report, the FCC is now requiring phone companies to implement some type of anti-robocall technology. According to the report out of the 49-major phone carriers, only 16 have complied.

Now, according to the report because of the smaller carriers, the FCC saw a 29% drop in robocalls since August. Diane Brown the Executive Director for Arizona PIRG says not to trust your phone's caller I.D. since the number can be spoofed (altered).

So, if you receive a call that seems suspicious, do not give the caller any information or confirm any information. If you wish to report the number or place your own number on the do not call registry, you can log on to FTC website and follow the easy to use prompts.