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ike22w said:

Tim Cook did the same thing with Biden. Also, why did Wesley coin the President-Elect as controversial? He won in an electoral college landslide and also won the popular vote by over 4 million votes. I’d say the country clearly stated who they wanted. No controversy here folks. Maybe let’s just stick with tech news and not show our biased political views in a tech article. 

Stop Falling for Subscription Scams: Handle Robo-Callers Smartly

The endless cycle of "buy this service, stop that problem" has gone too far, especially when it comes to spam calls. These predatory tactics disproportionately hurt those on limited plans, like individuals relying on government-subsidized phones. It's frustrating to see companies pushing expensive solutions when simpler, free alternatives already exist.

Take Apple’s "Silence Unknown Callers" feature, for example. It’s free, effective, and requires just a bit of setup. Add all the important people in your life—family, friends, doctors, schools, caseworkers—to your contacts. Any unknown caller goes straight to voicemail, and you can decide later if their number is worth adding. Problem solved, no subscription needed.

Now, let’s talk about these so-called "solutions" like Incogni and robocall blockers. They’re nothing more than money traps wrapped in clever marketing. First, you’re encouraged to pay for basic blocking features that your phone already provides for free. Then, they upsell you on deluxe packages, promising the moon and stars but delivering nothing substantial.

Think about it: data brokers and telemarketers couldn’t care less about the service you subscribe to—they’re still profiting off your information. Meanwhile, the FTC/FCC is bogged down by lobbyists, and phone companies are too busy counting profits from overage fees to care about fixing the root of the problem.

This endless subscription cycle—$15 here, $35 there, $50 for the "premium" plan—adds up, and you're still getting spammed. Wake up! Instead of throwing money at the problem, take control:

• Use your phone’s built-in tools: Silence unknown numbers and rely on voicemail.
• Regularly update your contacts: A little effort upfront saves you tons of frustration later.
• Ignore the noise: If it’s important, they’ll leave a message. Telemarketers rarely will.

Before bed, clear missed calls with a simple tap. That’s it. No recurring fees, no deluxe packages, no empty promises.

Yes, services like RoboKiller or Incogni might work for those with deep pockets, but most of us don’t need them. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that spending more equals better results. It doesn’t.

Take back your time and money. You don’t need overpriced subscriptions to handle robocalls. A little common sense and a few minutes of setup can make all the difference.