#United States #Irvine #YouMail #Robocalls #Telemarketing

The Rise and Fall of Robocalls: September 2025 Overview

According to the latest figures from YouMail's Robocall Index, American consumers received just under 4.1 billion robocalls in September 2025. This statistic is a representation of ongoing trends in unsolicited calls, depicting their volume as being slightly reduced compared to August but still significantly higher than what was reported a year prior. Specifically, September’s figures show a decrease of roughly 2% from the previous month and a nearly 10% drop from September 2024, marking the fifth consecutive month of declining robocall volume.

Monthly Trends in Robocalls

September’s average daily calls reached up to 133.9 million, translating to approximately 1,550 robocalls every second. Although this is slightly lower than the 135.2 million daily calls recorded in August, the overall figures still reveal a striking trend. For the first three quarters of 2025, the total rosters of robocalls have climbed to 40.8 billion, reflecting a 5.2% increase compared to the same timeframe last year.

YouMail's CEO, Alex Quilici, noted, "We’ve now witnessed five continuous months of decreasing call volume from the peaks recorded earlier in 2025. This is certainly good news for consumers, who will have their phones ringing a little less often on a daily basis."

Robocall Categories

Most recently, the categorization of these robocalls has prompted careful scrutiny. In September, around 60% of robocalls were attributed to scam and telemarketing efforts. Notably:

• - Notifications comprised 920 million calls (23% of total).
• - Payment reminders made up 680 million calls (17% of total).
• - Scams and telemarketing led the chart at 2.4 billion calls (60% of total).

While there was a nominal decline of around 50 million calls in this category, the overwhelming majority of undesirable robocalls continued to funnel from scams targeting consumers. These calls frequently press consumers for personal and financial information and often mislead with false promises of financial relief.

Most Annoying Robocalls of September

In particular, calls associated with loan services rose to the forefront, with many consumers reporting frustrations over payday loan advertisements. Messages frequently include misleading offers like calling consumers regarding their supposed loan approval.

One widely reported instance states: “Hi, this is Jason with Consumer Lending. I’ve been trying to reach you about your recent loan request update...” This indicates a widespread issue where calls persistently target individuals who have opted out or who have never made contact with the company purportedly in charge. These calls are not merely nuisances; they are reflective of potential illegality and consumer harassment.

The YouMail Advantage

YouMail, known for its innovative solutions, continues to provide vital assistance to consumers by blocking such unwelcome calls. The application employs advanced detection methods based on audio fingerprinting technology to filter unwanted communications. The platform has been recognized and awarded for its technical innovation, notably receiving the Gold Stevie Award.

Through regular updates from YouMail, users have access to comprehensive data highlighting trends in robocall volumes across various regions, offering insights that can potentially aid consumers in protecting themselves from these intrusive calls. This information is also used by organizations like the FCC to discuss regulatory measures.

Conclusion

Robocalls remain a persistent and evolving issue affecting countless Americans. Understanding the types of unsolicited calls and how they impact overall consumer communication is essential for mitigating the invasion that robocalls represent. While recent statistics indicate some decline, the continued rise in overall call volume serves as a reminder of the need for effective solutions amid an intricate landscape of telemarketing and scams. For real-time updates and sound advice on call management, people can refer to resources like the YouMail Robocall Index and take proactive actions to safeguard their privacy.