If You Live In Tampa, Your Phone May Be Blowing Up With Robocalls

Who likes robocalls and phone scams? Nobody. Well, they’re prevalent in our city. Tampa ranks 18th out of the top 100 cities nationwide. There’s a robocall blocking service called YouMail….

Roxanne Wilder

Updated Jun 17, 2019 7:12 AM EDT

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Who likes robocalls and phone scams? Nobody.

Well, they’re prevalent in our city. Tampa ranks 18th out of the top 100 cities nationwide. There’s a robocall blocking service called YouMail. And their CEO, Alex Quilici, explains what’s happening in Tampa. "In Tampa, on average, you're getting about 20 to 21 robocalls per person, per month. The average person is getting about 14 to 15 a month, so that's why you're ranked highly."

Why is this happening? It could be that we do have an older population so scammers could be looking for people to take advantage of.

What can be done about this issue? Be proactive. You could get a robocall-blocking app on your phone. It’s kind of like having antivirus for your computer. You can reach out to the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint.

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Roxanne WilderWriter

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

If You Live In Tampa, Your Phone May Be Blowing Up With Robocalls

Who likes robocalls and phone scams? Nobody. Well, they’re prevalent in our city. Tampa ranks 18th out of the top 100 cities nationwide. There’s a robocall blocking service called YouMail….

Roxanne Wilder

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