robocalled
Got automated calls
Robocalled is the past tense of robocall—to contact someone using an automated telephone system that delivers prerecorded messages.
Political campaigns, telemarketers, and scammers all robocall.
The practice is widely despised: I've been robocalled six times today.
They robocalled every voter in the district.
Not wished for
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- unsolicitedNot asked for
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
disruptive · interrupting · disturbing · unwelcome · obtrusive · interruptive · dinnertime · inconvenient
Automated call routing system
- pre-recordedCaptured beforehand for playback
- automatedOperating without human control
- algorithmicFollowing programmed steps
- telephonyDistant voice communication systems
VoIP · software · systematic · text-to-speech
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
- spoofedMocked through imitation
- deceptiveCreating false impressions
- predatoryExploiting the vulnerable
scammer · fake · bogus · swindle · impersonation · suspicious · threatening · extortion
Causing mild frustration
- aggravatingCausing irritation or worsening
- frustratingCausing irritation, blocking progress
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- infuriatingCausing extreme anger
maddening · bothersome · vexing · irksome · pesky · nagging · annoying · galling
Official record of entries
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- blacklistRecord of prohibited entities
- whitelistApproved access roster
- reportFormal written findings
FTC · FCC · unsubscribe · block · silence
Seeking to obtain
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- upsellingEncouraging costlier purchases
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
- pitchFrequency of sound
prospecting · campaign · outbound · scripted · subscription
unwanted
Not wished for
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- unsolicitedNot asked for
- intrusiveInvading others' privacy
invasive · disruptive · interrupting · disturbing · unwelcome · obtrusive · interruptive · dinnertime · inconvenient · untimely
IVR
Automated call routing system
- pre-recordedCaptured beforehand for playback
- automatedOperating without human control
- algorithmicFollowing programmed steps
telephony · VoIP · software · systematic · text-to-speech
phishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
- spoofedMocked through imitation
- deceptiveCreating false impressions
predatory · scammer · fake · bogus · swindle · impersonation · suspicious · threatening · extortion · deepfake
irritating
Causing mild frustration
- aggravatingCausing irritation or worsening
- frustratingCausing irritation, blocking progress
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
infuriating · maddening · bothersome · vexing · irksome · pesky · nagging · annoying · galling · nettlesome
registry
Official record of entries
solicitation
Seeking to obtain
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- upsellingEncouraging costlier purchases
- marketingPromoting goods to consumers
pitch · prospecting · campaign · outbound · scripted · subscription