Spam texts and robocalls cost Americans billions — the biggest victims are not those you suspect

Calls at 9 p.m. from an unknown number annoy everyone, even government officials.

In fact, the massive fraud being perpetuated against Americans daily is enough to pay for their commute, groceries, or even the very cell phone bill they are being scammed through.

‘Twenty-five percent of the younger age group said they have been scammed more than once.’

In response to the billions being stolen every year, the Federal Communications Commission is issuing guidance.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has been a divisive figure over the past year, but in a move that is likely to garner bipartisan appeal, he has directed his federal agency to produce guidelines on how to fight spam calls and texts.

“As part of our ongoing efforts to crack down on illegal robocalls and text, the