Understanding Robocalls and Their Tactics

The video explains how robocalls operate using VoIP technology, making them cheap and easy to execute. It covers spoofing techniques that disguise caller identities and increase the likelihood of call engagement. The video advises against answering unknown numbers to avoid scams and highlights the legal challenges in enforcing robocall regulations. It also mentions ongoing efforts by phone companies to block illegal robocalls.

What technology do robocalls use to make calls cheap and easy?

• Satellite communication

• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

• Traditional phone lines

• Radio waves

Which popular apps use the same technology as robocalls?

• Instagram and Snapchat

• WhatsApp and Telegram

• Zoom and Microsoft Teams

• FaceTime and Skype

What is the purpose of spoofing in robocalls?

• To reduce call costs

• To disguise the caller's identity

• To increase call speed

• To improve call quality

What is neighbor spoofing?

• Using a number similar to the recipient's

• Using a number from a different country

• Using a number from a known contact

• Using a number from a business

What should you do when you receive a call from an unknown number?

• Call back later

• Ignore the call

• Send a text message

• Answer immediately

What might happen if you answer a robocall?

• You will be disconnected

• You will be added to a hot list

• You will receive fewer calls

• You will be charged a fee

Under which act are most robocalls illegal in the United States?

• The Telephone Consumer Protection Act

• The Fair Credit Reporting Act

• The Consumer Privacy Act

• The Communications Decency Act

Why is it difficult to enforce laws against robocalls?

• They are too expensive to track

• They originate from various countries

• They use encrypted communication

• They are protected by privacy laws

What are phone companies doing to combat robocalls?

• Offering free call services

• Increasing call rates

• Developing blocking systems

• Reducing internet speeds

Despite efforts to block them, why do robocallers continue to succeed?

• They constantly change tactics

• They have legal protection

• They use government resources

• They are supported by phone companies