Robocall

usgb/ˈroʊboʊˌkɔl/
noun

A robocall is a telephone call made by an automated system that delivers a recorded message.

I received a robocall about a political campaign last night.
Visual representation of "robocall" - A robocall is a telephone call made by an automated system that delivers a recorded message.

Often appears as...

  • unwanted robocalls
  • robocall scams

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Understand that robocalls are often used for commercial or promotional messages, which might be unsolicited.

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Be cautious about sharing personal information after receiving a robocall.
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