America’s Spam-Call Scourge

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Any person with a phone knows that spam calls are a real problem in the United States. But fighting them is like playing whack-a-mole.

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Robocall Whack-a-Mole

In a classic scene, Jerry answers a phone call from a telemarketer, says he’s busy, and asks if he can call them back at home later. “I’m sorry, we’re