Getting a lot of robocalls recently? If your phone number is from the Atlanta area, you’re not alone.
According to the YouMail Robocall Index, the area code 404 is the area code most dialed by robocallers in the United States. Close behind is the area code 678, which places fourth on the list. 770 ranks at No. 16.
Robocalls, those pesky voice recorded advertisement phone calls that tend to start with “congratulations!” are becoming more frequent, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s website. The thing is, many of these robocalls are actually illegal.
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