Putting Robokiller app to the test - will it stop aggressive robocalls? | WSOC

Some robocallers are legitimate companies with aggressive sales tactics, but many are outright scams. Criminals talking about helping with credit cards, interest rates, or student loans. Some even claim to be the IRS in order to steal victim’s money.
The Federal Trade Commission sponsored a contest to identify and block robocalls and the app that won is appropriately called “Robokiller.”
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[@mvol5973]

Robokiller has worked great for me. The calls that get through, let them start talking then move quietly whisper as if someone is there "We've got another one, hurry up and trace it". They'll immediately hang up and never call back

[@GopherM]

I have been using this app for almost a year and still get robocalls. The database is fairly extensive but so many new numbers keep popping up there is no way for any app to keep up with all the scammers. The callers have gotten smarter and will often hang up fairly quickly after the dialogue starts. Still, fun to go back and listen to what has been recorded by the app.

[@joemakati]

RoboKiller, you NAILED IT, I love it so much, not much calls now.

[@randomperson4620]

I actually like to waste the scammers time LMFAOOOO

[@spilltheteasis3358]

Don’t answer them they can record your voice for credit card and frauds

[@taraynb2753]

Why isn’t her bf number name saved in her phone ?

[@amphitrichous]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@iaintyourgganbu4715]

maybe she's got a husband

[@rocskla3211]

Lol

[@baddriversofutah6754]

Cookie Monster bruh 😂😂😂

[@Blueknight1960]

She more than likely goes through bf's like she does food.

[@Martin1519]

Only thing is, most scammers are making thousands of calls at once with a machine doing all the talking as well. One robocall answer isn't wasting any of their time in this case

[@stevenvirdenrasmussen-jone4671]

The ones that I love are the ones who say that they are from Microsoft Tech Support telling me that they have detected that my system has been compromised. It's laughable, as I do not run Windows

[@sandyl620]

Know that one. I tell them I have an Apple Computer. Then tell me that they are having a Sale on Microsoft but it won't Work on an Apple Computer. Crazy People

[@texaz57]

@Steven .....Jones: the Microsoft calls are so ridiculous it's hard to believe people do still fall for them. Until you are trying desperately to contact a living person in Microsoft Support, and their (yes Microsoft's very own) Virtual Assistant directs you to a phone number to contact the people who will help you. And that number turns out to be a third party scammer who steals $500 from you. I have read, watched or listened to all the warnings about how scammers talk their way into your computer, show you how it has already been infected and your IP address is being whored out to anyone who pays for it. But when a Microsoft program, which only exists to direct you to help, gives you a phone number, all those warnings you know by heart are forgotten because hey, Microsoft gave you that number. So it's got to be legit. Right? So no snickering about which scammers are too stupid to know you have an Apple system. That day is coming. And BTW....IF it ever does, please do not think you can pay through PayPal and be protected. I tried to get back my $500 from an obvious scammer, but no matter how much proof I tried to give them (their dispute group is near impossible to contact) they sided with the scammers. Even after I sent them proof that the scammer Microsoft sent me to, buys and sells GoDaddy domain names in the thousands under a pyramid type scheme. The actual guy who owned the website I was sent to, had ten more of the same type. And each of those ten, had ten more, and those twenty had ten each.... we all know the drill. Except PayPal. Because even after I gave them all the information they could possibly need to see what happened, they still side with the legit scammer. If I sound like I am bitter, yes I am. Am I a wacko with an axe to grind? No, I am not. Not even close. I am truly just a 63 year old woman who trusted too easily, and am trying to share some of those experiences so maybe someone else won't be screwed over. RoboKiller Was really an awesome 'friend' to have. Now it's a money vacuum. Thank you!

[@seandardis]

I tell the “Microsoft Tech Support” folks that the computer they’re calling about is a virus server for distributing viruses. They are so stupid they still tell me I have a virus even after explaining this to them and multiple times. Then they tell me they will shut my computer down. Go for it! But wait, I need you to install something first. Hmmm...lemme see...carry the six....NO!

[@carolbolin8715]

@@sandyl620 We also get the ones that say they couldn't deliver my Amazon package....I'm NOT an Amazon junkie, and I rarely rarely order from them...

[@PJolie03]

I love scam calls bc I can make scary noises and act creepy and they instantly hang up 😂😁

[@timothylarkin4916]

P J it says your name is “PJ” is that short for poop Jenkins?

[@PJolie03]

Jean Wilconsin how did you know? 😄 naw it’s Pricila Jolie PJ short for my name ya know, but if ya wanna call me poop Jenkins that’s fine 2 ✌️

[@timothylarkin4916]

P J one time I gave someone pinkeye.

[@PJolie03]

Jean Wilconsin oh well that’s nice.

[@j0eniLoO]

NetaPrema LMAO 😂

[@hermesgeko]

I'm amazed apple hasn't bought it yet and put it as basic function on iPhone especially since this app isn't available to Android users.

[@withurshield931]

I love this app. It’s hilarious! We actually had one to talk for a good 5mins.

[@richanderson5121]

Kind of have to wonder if Robokiller is behind all the robocalls, to generate demand for their app.

[@edithf4200]

I have had robookillet for years at first it worked great. Then I began to get more and more call coming through. I tried to cancel but could not get anywhere. No phone number no was to get to any apt to cancel. I had to change my account at the bank. I did not give the new account number to robookillet, but they still contained to deducked the money from my new account without my approvial. Now they have raised the amount from $2.99 to $3.27 coming from my account without my approval. I will keep trying

[@IvanLowpez]

Has anyone been called by Scam Likely

[@chuckmcmicheal4999]

Some dude called me once n asked me if id like to be financially stable and i replied "i am financially stable, i just won a million dollars!" He said, "Yeah right, your lying." I told him for once i was glad i wasn't lying n he just hung up. I did feel bad because he sounded so sad.

[@chuckmcmicheal4999]

Its real bad when they are the ones hanging up on u, lol.

[@gop4usa12]

It would be nice if robokiller worked on my phone. I went thru the whole setup process and it ended with message letting me know it failed to set up. Why does this shit happen to me?

[@checho1281]

I add the numbers to my contacts and register them as "DO NOT ANSWER" so when I get a call I don't answer and eventually they stop calling.

[@SandyCB7]

I have A LOT of numbers blocked! I think they ran out of numbers🙊, because I don't get bothered anymore, like I used to. 🤔

[@DeRussellMasina]

Exactly! Just block them. I always call them back from a landline or another phone number to confirm it's BS but always block if there's no VM left

[@sydneymodlin1771]

I google the numbers just to make sure they aren't real businesses. Then block them immediately. I've been doing this since day one and I rarely get calls anymore.

[@zxr03jt]

Blocking does absolutely nothing for spoofed calls

[@calebcicero7727]

This app seemed worth a try until I realized you gotta pay for it no thanks

[@scrimples9419]

actually you dont if you hit the X on the option for buying a membership

[@jaydenbgaming9298]

I seen a robokiller ad watching this from this channel

[@deadpig821]

$30 a year to block calls? Thats stupid. My phone has a number blocker already on it so i can stop anyone from calling back after the first time they try calling. If the number isnt in my phone or they dont leave a message, the number gets blocked and i never hear from it again.

[@deadpig821]

@Cyrus Wexler yes i do and since i started blocking those numbers, i get like 1 call a week now. Sometimes not even 1 call a week.

[@deadpig821]

@Cyrus Wexler i have a Galaxy Note and it has an option to block as many numbers as you want. I used to get automated calls just like everyone else and they are all pretty much done messing with me. And it didnt cost me a penny to block them and stop the calls.

[@deadpig821]

@Cyrus Wexler id rather save the money for more important things. Like real bills.

[@deadpig821]

@@bobthebuilder609 hahaha yup im pretty dumb. When people i know give me their numbers and i already have them saved in my contacts. Any other number that is not saved in my phone, gets blocked. If you arent saved in my phone, i dont care about you or why youre calling so your number gets blocked. Its not like they dont have a chance a to leave a voice message and i can always unblock numbers. But yes youre right. Im just dumb. LMFAO

[@deadpig821]

@@bobthebuilder609 and they dont use other peoples numbers. They use number generator apps. or "text apps". You can choose or create your own phone numbers. You can make the area code the same as the ares youre trying to contact but you cant have the same phone number as someine else like youre claiming they are doing. Telecommunications dont work like that.

[@MaryAllenjj]

It really works! It is worth every dime!

[@get-the-lead-out.4593]

Hi robokiller employee ;o)

[@ariaeditx8390]

Nobody: me watching about scam calls meanwhile i dont even have a number👁👄👁

[@myst1cw0lf64]

I literally got the Robo killer ad before I watch the video

[@christophermitchellcasino4968]

I tell them to hang on for a moment, then just leave the phone off hook.

[@emo_one_6666]

I didn’t know this was still an issue most phone companies has blocked scammers and it comes up as “scam likely” or “scam” 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@keyman3131]

Scam calling is a real problem, but as someone who worked as a collections rep for a year or so (I was the guy you talk to so that your account *doesn't* go to the collections people that take your car and shit), this app pisses me off. I was here trying to remind people and work with them to make sure their bill gets paid, and I got these robot recordings all the time.

[@lamelwinston7101]

Literally watching the ad for robokiller before the video.

[@donrightgaming1455]

The only ad i never skipped lmao

[@TheTruth-69]

Downloaded it 2 years ago and have not GOTTEN ANY robo calls since 100%!

[@rammsteingermanyable]

You guys dont u see it, robokiller making all these scam calls so you purchase the app

[@get-the-lead-out.4593]

and I don't doubt it one bit...bet you hit the nail dead square on the head!

[@Khaatumo411]

Von vondeta smart

[@The1707regina]

😂

[@avarice187]

Woke af

[@MadTrump]

i have an ongoing lawsuit against robocallers...$1500 a pop! keep em coming!

[@chrissy4500]

Can you give information o that I've thought of a class action suit..

[@mursefed5532]

Why is this guy in the middle of the street? He almost got hit and I was cheering for the car.

[@JC-iu8io]

Has it ever occurred to anyone that the people selling this app are the ones making the scam calls to begin with? Nice way to make a fortune huh?

[@charlieabbot3649]

Evil bass turds

[@strwberrypancake8863]

Bet you if it was free. You won't even hear about it.

[@therealrebeccaj7449]

My thoughts EXACTLY!!!

[@DecrepitBiden]

Just like the government. One hand creates the problem. The other hand provides the solution.

[@betaomega8724]

Just received my Hyper Whistle 3 weeks ago!! Was getting up to 5 calls a day from Hilton Hotels!!! A few blasts from the whistle and amazingly the phone calls have stopped!!!🤣🤣😂😂!! Maybe if we knock out the hearing of these POS's this crap will stop!!!👍👍👍

[@AMindInOverdrive]

Most of the ones I get wait for you to speak, and then hang up. It's an automatic system verifying that each number has a person on the other end. Then it logs your number into a database for more scammers to use. Plus the number they are calling from is spoofed (not their real number)

[@qbcl2681]

when an ad about antirobocall is more annoying than robocalls

[@aspieangel1988]

AT&T automatically rejects unknown numbers for free so your phone doesn’t ring. It’s cheaper

[@heathern4052]

How do I activate that function? My dad gets multiple spam calls a day even though we have AT&T.

[@charleskafka]

many phone scammers use fake numbers, so be careful calling them back, you might get an honest person who has no idea their number is being used

[@emo_one_6666]

Charles Kafka That’s happened to me, someone called me but I didn’t answer and I texted them asking who they were and they were claiming they’ve never even dialed my number and wasn’t sure what happened

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Certified Surgical Technologist

[@adamcefalu9430]

Let me say this here and now. I would rather get robo calls from the morning until night every second of the day until I fall asleep then to hear this commercial one more time. There's no way the whole world gets as many robocalls is this commercial plays on KZbin. I hate it and it should be a crime.

[@letgo8118]

Oh well now it's free and I don't get these calls anymore. If you are not in my contacts. The call is blocked and they can't leave a message. It's freaking great.

[@ginajimenez2331]

I was sugar and spice. Actually got them to give me their number. And boy did I have fun.. Actually got one agreeing with me about nursery rhymes. Its crazy how so many of them involve Spiders. I mean the Itsy Bitsy Spider. The lady that swallowed the fly that she swallowed the spider. And Little Miss Muffet who sat on her tuffet and she got scared by a spider. So ask the guy what's with all the nursery rhymes and spiders. He got dumbfounded and was like I don't know you make a valid point. And then he said but do you want lower interest rates on your credit cards. And I said I sure do. But I don't got no credit cards. He laughed and then hung up. Then then I called them again I think I got the same guy he tried to voice and using high-pitch sounds. And we just chatted for like 20 minutes. I'm laughing he's laughing I'm asking him what he really tells his mom he does for a living. We had a great old time on the phone. But all the while I'm flirting with him and he's flirting with me he can't be scamming nobody right.

[@Hexxedtone]

So sick of hearing the ads for robo killer

[@sunshine_megatron8457]

RoboKiller was acquired by IAC (InterActiveCorp) in November, 2018. IAC quietly re-worked ALL of the AnswerBots so that they don't contain touch-tones anymore, which used to be what triggered a human being to come on the line and get their time wasted. Now, all the app does is block the calls. No revenge :( I hope IAC got a nice check out of that little deal.

[@sunshine_megatron8457]

@@tayk-47usa41 Custom messages weren't available yet when I wrote that. Seems like an acceptable compromise for IAC's partners, since only a small subset of RoboKiller users will actually take the time to make bots that would inconvenience them.

[@loganishere4685]

I got a robokiller ad in this video

[@kathyfann]

Now those scammers are texting us.

[@Chinmeng420]

You should call RoboCop to finish the job

[@jessicafriedman4431]

I have that and it’s great 👍

[@garrettmitchell07]

I got a robo killer ad on this video

[@LucidRecords]

Me over here having screen call by Google.

[@808longjon]

The ad for this app is a killer

[@spookyirving3210]

Lol I just got an ad that was about Robo killer

[@yaweah27]

Just so everyone knows this also blocks calls from legit people who need are trying to reach you, not just scammers!

[@spaghettiandlasagna719]

I was charged $24.99 for ONE month & my phone still rings. If I don't answer, Robokiller picks up.

[@raymondmesa8258]

Do not call registry doesn’t work

[@sheillanickel1279]

I'm not sure if mine is operating right because what I just seen it doesn't did not look like it would I downloaded your product

[@ydk_bob]

Weird counterintuitive question, how do you get called by scammers? Idk I’m just down bad and don’t get enogh calls by them. I get only 1 every 3 months or so.

[@mckenziwswitzer]

No it actually encourages the calls believe it or not I’ve been trying to get it off my phone w no avail!

[@1SouthernShaker]

He almost got ran over in the last part of that bit.

[@markshippy8951]

Scams suck, but having made informative, non-partisan, non-candidate related calls regarding important legislation or voting info, it sucks to be screwed with.

[@katherinedunn5464]

My biggest issue is spam text messages. I didnt recieve a single call or text during the 7 day trial the second the trial is over I'm getting 10 texts a day.

[@rhondaw1629]

You never mentioned in your broadcast that this isn't a free download app? I'm unistalling thanks

[@SirSlove]

Dang their camera is worse than pewdiepies

[@Deadpoolmasterchief]

Wish it was free

[@embracethebright1587]

Or at least a one time price.

[@electron7659]

Nothing is free. Nothing at all. Even the toilet paper you use at Wal-Mart to wipe your ass with isn't free.

[@Jessicuhchandluh]

Sometimes you gotta pay for quality

[@NitrousDragon]

You want quality? Robokiller. You want free? Hiya.

[@Kartracer95]

The problem is these days is, the scam calls I get that are literally all middle eastern accents, if I dont seem interested in their call immediately, they hang up right away. Theres no keeping them on the line anymore like the old days

[@LC-go1uh]

Except it adds a bunch of trash to your phone and goes through all of your messages. No thanks! You have to trade up all your personal info for this.

[@donotneed2250]

If you use what's in your settings you don't need this. I have my cellphone set to DO NOT DISTURB and that is set to only allow the numbers in my cellphone's memory to ring through. When others call the screen will just light up and if I don't answer it goes to voicemail and later on I will block the number and when/if they call back they go directly to voicemail. I've owned Samsung, LG, Motorola, HTC and have done it with each. I also have CALL WAITING turned off so if you get a busy signal I'm talking someone and just leave a message.

[@paimannamazi3064]

That's all in good in whatever but but I still have to go in and delete all those voicemails they leave me. They need an app that doesn't allow them to leave a message.

[@oldedwardian1778]

ROBOKILLER needs to BLOCK ITSELF, DONT USE IT.

[@DeadMarine1980]

It's actually 24.00 dollars for a whole year, not a month. And I have it and it doesn't work that well. It only blocks like 10 percent of the calls.

[@Vpn367]

I use Robokiller. It is amazing!!

[@homeden5971]

I just got a robokiller ad in an app, looked it up on yt, got another robokiller ad on this video. Spooky.

[@20teamplayer]

Look up Ownage Pranks Scammers. Best payback towards scammers ever LOL

[@zfin87]

Ok but Is there a way to escape the ad?

[@36742650885]

Mine worked for a few days.. then the app wouldn’t open unless you deleted it and re installed the App. It would still block calls till a few weeks later when it stopped working all together

[@anotherstupidchannel777]

Only 60 calls in 7 days? I had 33 in one day recently

[@Ami_E_Bowen]

What kinda gets me is people talking shit about legit telemarketers who are just trying to make rent money at their job like anyone else. They don’t work for themselves and they have a list of numbers and a script they have to read from. Also as much as you hate it when they call they hate making that call. I wish people would be more polite with them and just tell them sorry you aren’t interested and that particular company will leave you alone. If you want to be left alone from all legit telemarketers then put your number on the do not call list.

[@spence524]

Did that SUV almost hit him at the end?

[@mrs3ski]

The customer service is awful. I can't get the app to ring it on vibrates and won't ring. Customer Service ask for pictures for a volume problem?

[@barrycohen4181]

i BOUGHT IT. IT DIDN'T DO A THING. ROBOCALLS ARE STILL COMING IN. IN 6 WEEKS, IT BLOCKED 4 CALLS.

[@inachu]

Sometimes I answer and hit on them and ask what they are wearing.

[@rickysmith2638]

Please set it up for Android phones and all phone providers.

[@raymondmesa8258]

I agree it’s annoying

[@eus105611]

They claim that the answer bots are intelligent but this is completely false. It’s nothing more than a message. Also, it will block some important legitimate calls, and if you’re not careful you will miss some calls and there are consequences to that.

[@Jonathanest90s]

I’ll consider getting the app. Sure it’s not free but it’s better than annoying calls.

[@The1707regina]

Discovered this app today. Only thing that works. It’s hilarious as hell

[@digifox_]

I barely ever get random calls.

[@debrastinson4608]

I having that problem now this gos on all day if they not hanging up there phone is not in service or they calling you from one numbers to the next

[@laylayboo1286]

My phone so dry not even scammers call 😭

[@rocskla3211]

Scamers call me first thing in the morning and wakes me up! Those people have no shame in what they do

[@javierruiz6792]

Hey they block collections companies too ?

[@rycka88]

People, it listens to your conversations on phone. How else it will scan for voice fingerprints of auto calls?

[@RETUSAF1995]

I block all calls that are not in my contacts. I setup my VM with a long greeting. In the last 3 years i had 2 VMs.

[@crazedxi2098]

if somebody called from my mothers phone number and scammed somebody, the person will have reported that number to put in a database. Picture the scenario, I have robokiller installed to stop them, my mother is about to die if i don’t help her, she calls me to get her out of her situation, because of the number being reported I now can not call my mother or answer that call. Bummer

[@Blueknight1960]

I was getting anywhere between 10-15 scam calls a day, got tired of that real quick. Found an app on google play store called should I answer. It blocks every call that isn't on my call list and it's free. I have a very quiet phone now.

[@kenyajohnson7569]

Didn't work for me

[@definitelynotnooby7646]

Robokiller=pay 20$ UNFAIR I ONLY HAS 0.39$

[@KatiaFerreira]

ROBOKILLER IS AWFUL. BLOCK EVERYTHING. AND NOW I CAN'T EVEN DEACTIVATE THIS BEAST FROM MY PHONE

[@balahkaye]

Best $40 I’ve ever spent.

[@garyhurley3271]

I tried to download it that says it's not available in this country or on my carrier so what the hell is the point

[@Jmitch767]

It’s like $130 a year now

[@tammypeters3520]

I just scream HI HI HAHA HI HI so i can make there ears bleed