FTC-PR-240102-1 (Jan. 2, 2024)
How are robocallers getting your phone number?
Does it ever feel like you’re getting more robocalls than calls from actual humans? Illegal robocalls aren’t just annoying — they’re also often scams. But you might be wondering — how did they get my number in the first place?
Sometimes robocalls are random. But sometimes, a company tries to trick you to get your information and sells it. That’s what the FTC says happened with lead generation company Response Tree LLC in a settlement announced today. People looking for a quote to refinance their mortgage gave the company their name and number. But instead of giving quotes, Response Tree took people’s information and sold it to telemarketers making illegal robocalls about things like fake auto warranties, solar panels, hearing aids, and Social Security disability services.
Date: Mar. 7, 2024
Accessed: Sep. 13, 2024
Source URL: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/how-are-robocallers-getting-your-phone-number
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