Pennsylvania Reports Rise in Spam Call Complaints
State residents filed over 85,000 spam call complaints in fiscal year 2025.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Pennsylvania residents submitted 555,463 spam call complaints between October 2020 and September 2025. Data from fiscal year 2025 shows a significant increase in reports compared to the previous year.
Why it matters
The rising complaint volume highlights ongoing challenges with unwanted communications that exceed national averages. These reports are critical for tracking and addressing the prevalence of automated solicitations and potential fraud.
Pennsylvania recorded a complaint rate of 4,253 reports per 100,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the national average. Total complaints in fiscal year 2025 rose 33.1% year-over-year but remain 56.4% below the 2021 peak of nearly 197,000 filings.
The players
Federal Trade Commission
This federal agency is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws and managing the national database for spam call reports.
The details
Residents across Pennsylvania frequently rely on call screening and voicemail verification to filter unknown numbers and identify legitimate callers. While the state currently ranks 21st nationwide for total spam call complaints, it accounts for 3.7% of the 14.8 million reports received by the Federal Trade Commission over the last five years.
Timeline
October 2020 to September 2025 marks the period of spam complaint tracking.
Fiscal year 2021 served as the peak year for complaints at nearly 197,000.
Fiscal year 2024 saw 64,441 recorded spam call complaints.
Fiscal year 2025 resulted in 85,798 recorded spam call complaints.
The Tech Race
This data update follows the long-term trend of the Federal Trade Commission national spam call complaint registry. It marks a departure from the multi-year decline in reports that followed the 2021 peak.
The uptick in spam calls requires residents to remain vigilant by relying on call screening tools and avoiding answering unknown numbers. Consistent use of voicemail is recommended to verify the identity of callers before engaging in a conversation.
The takeaway
Spam call reports in Pennsylvania have surged, indicating a reversal of recent positive trends. Residents should prioritize call filtering and exercise caution when receiving communications from unknown sources.
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