Many robocalls are from scammers pretending to be tax collectors, charities, or salespeople. Wireless providers and smartphone developers offer tools to filter out at least some unwanted calls.

There is a way you can make up to $1,500 for certain robocalls you get on your cell phone. You're entitled to that money under federal law.

Unfortunately, scammers don't follow the law. How to stop robocalls The Federal Communications Commission has a number of suggestions to block robocalls and to avoid scams.

Shut up, 'Evelyn with Lending Union's West Coast branch'! How to stop the robocalls Ilana Keller Asbury Park Press ...