Unwanted calls on the rise in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. — If it seems like you’ve been getting more unwanted phone calls, you may be right.

According to a new study by Security.org, FCC data shows unwanted call complaints from Washington residents increased about 12% in 2018, the last year for which data is available.

Washington residents lodged the 5th-highest number of complaints overall, and ranked 6th for unwanted call complaints.

Nationwide, unwanted calls increased by 35% from 2015 to 2018.

You’re encouraged to use the FCC’s informal complaint system to help the agency track down the people and organizations responsible.