Robocall FAQs

Giulia Nigrini
Giulia Nigrini
Vehicle Service Contract Specialist, Traveler, Car Enthusiast
October 13, 2023
4
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What are the different types of robocalls?

There are a few different types of robocalls, but the most common are automated sales calls and telemarketing calls. Chaiz promises to never use robocalls or any other telemarketing tactics. It is all online with no fuss or pressure.

What is a robocall?

A robocall is a call made to a phone number without the person on the other end actually having to answer the phone. The caller usually uses automated technologies to make the call, which makes it difficult to identify the caller.

I received a robocall, what do I do?

If you receive a robocall, the best thing to do is to hang up and report the call to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). You can also contact your phone company and ask them to block robocalls from specific numbers. You can also sign up for caller ID blocking services, which will help you identify and block robocalls before they reach your phone.

I don’t want to receive robocalls, what can I do?

There are a few things you can do to stop robocalls from reaching your phone: Set up your phone to block all calls except those from your contacts. Use a spam blocker on your computer. Sign up for a service that will block all calls from certain numbers.

What do I do if I get a robocall?

If you get a robocall, the best thing to do is to just ignore it. If you can, you can type the number into your phone's contacts book in case you want to report the call. You can also block the number so that future robocalls won't be able to contact you.

I received a robocall that I didn’t expect, what do I do?

If you’re receiving unexpected robocalls, there are a few things you can do to stop them. Check your phone’s call history, see who’s calling and block their number. You can also whitelist your number in your phone’s caller ID settings to make it easier to identify calls from people you know.

How do I know if my number is being called by a robocall?

If you get a call that you don’t recognize and it’s coming from an unfamiliar number, it’s probably a robocall. Here are a few tips to help you spot and stop robocalls: Check your caller ID. Most robocalls will display a fake ID that looks like the number you’re expecting. If it’s a call you don’t want to answer, block it. You can add your number to your phone’s Do Not Call list or set up a spam blocker so spam calls won’t even show up on your phone. Report robocalls to your phone company. They may be able to block the number or stop the call from coming through.

Have you ever answered a call from an unknown number, only to realize it was a robotic voice pushing products or asking you to buy their services? Whether you're a homeowner or run your own business, if so, you already know how annoying these automated calls can be.

The threat posed by these robocalls and spam calls is real – it’s estimated that the risk posed to consumer privacy from unwanted phone calls cost the US economy more than $10 billion in 2018 alone! And the problem isn't going away anytime soon.

But don't worry - there are ways to fight back against these intrusive robocalls and protect yourself from their unwanted intrusions.

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