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Robocalls are a category of phone spam that involves automated phone calls which deliver pre-recorded messages. These calls are typically made through computerized autodialers and are widely used in a variety of sectors such as marketing, political campaigns, public service announcements, and debt collection.

There are two primary types of robocalls:

1. Legal Robocalls: These include informational messages such as appointment reminders, public service announcements, and calls from political candidates. They do not aim to sell anything and are generally permitted by law.
2. Illegal Robocalls: These are unsolicited pre-recorded telemarketing calls made to your home phone number, and all robocalls to your mobile phone, without your prior consent. They often involve fraudulent activities and are illegal.

Robocalls have become a significant nuisance due to their high volume and often fraudulent nature. They often trick people into handing over their private information or money. The rise of illegal robocalls has led to the development of various strategies to combat them, including call-blocking apps, consumer education, and regulatory enforcement actions.

It's important for consumers to know that they have the right to hang up on illegal robocalls, report the calls to their local authorities, and add their number to a national do-not-call registry to reduce the number of legal robocalls they receive.