It happens to all of us.

We’re settling into our evening dinner routine, and the phone rings with a “blocked” or “unknown” number, commonly referred to as a “robocall.” Not only are these automated, pre-recorded calls a nuisance, they’re illegal. They can range from annoying telemarketing messages to menacing scams targeted at unwitting victims, often senior citizens.

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