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What happens if you press 1 on a robocall
Pressing a key to 'be removed' usually does the opposite.
What it does
It tells the system a person answered. That number can then be marked as live and called again or passed on.
Legal robocalls
Real opt-out options exist on some legal calls, but scam calls ignore them.
Better move
Hang up, and report the call to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
How Protect helps
TrueSearch Protect files removal requests with the major people-search sites, tracks each one in your dashboard, and re-checks every 90 days. $12.99 a month, $119.99 a year, or $299.99 a year for a family of 4, with a 30-day full refund. Start with the free scan.
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