Robocalls
From SI410
Robocalls are calls dialed using an automated software that contain a prerecorded message.[1] They can be used to deliver informational messages such as in robocalls that are from health care providers, debt collectors, charities, political campaigns, or otherwise any other purely informational message.[2] Robocalls can also be used for telemarketing purposes, with permission of the recipient.[3]
There are many ethical concerns revolving around robocalls, mainly due to the potential for scammers to impersonate companies, charities, or government entities. Roughly 59.4 million Americans lost money due to scam robocalls in 2021 alone.[4] New legislation and technology has emerged to combat robocalls.