How to Stop Robocalls.<br />Whether it’s asking for your <br />Social Security Number or <br />claiming you owe money to <br />the Internal Revenue Service.<br />millions of illegal robocalls are being <br />made every month to scam Americans <br />out of personal information or money.<br />Here’s what the <br />Federal Communications Commission<br />is trying to do about it.<br />On June 30, the F.C.C. began using a technology <br />called Stir/Shaken, which verifies calls as they <br />move from networks to recipients.<br />Industry experts recommend being vigilant <br />about scam trends .<br />and using call-blocking apps <br />in addition to relying on the F.C.C.’s efforts.<br />Registering your phone on the <br />National Do Not Call Registry can <br />also help decrease the number of <br />spoofed robocalls you receive
