As the FCC votes on letting consumers block robocalls — here’s how else you can stop them - MarketWatch

As the FCC votes on letting consumers block robocalls — here’s how else you can stop them MarketWatch

By Kari Paul As robocall scammers get sneakier, the FCC is expected to vote Thursday on a new rule to curb the problem Today, more than half — 52% — of phone calls go unanswered. Getty Images Molly Rose, a 29-year-old program coordinator at a New York City-based arts nonprofit, used to think of her phone as a critical tool for doing her job. Now it’s more like a burden. “I am super annoyed by the constant barrage of sneaky robot calls, and I also use my phone for work constantly,” she said. “Two years ago, I would have answered every call, assuming they were for work. Now I assume they are ...