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Why Are Robocalls So Hard to Stop? (Plus: Kamala and the Gender Wars.)

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Global Landscape of Robocalls and Its Challenges

This chapter explores the rise of robocalls, linking the phenomenon to outsourced call centers and the shift from legitimate work to scams. It also addresses government measures in response to the increasing volume of complaints about these fraudulent calls amid the digital communication boom.

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