- n the second quarter of 2025 alone, 13.7 billion suspected spam calls were flagged globally, equating to 150 million unwanted interruptions every single day.
- In the United States, citizens are besieged, with the average user receiving nearly eight spam calls per month, contributing to a collective loss of 196 million hours of productivity annually.
It’s important to clarify one thing: Video Caller ID is not a traditional spam protection system.
It does not rely on call blocking, number blacklists, crowd-sourced spam reports, or automated labels. Those tools attempt to classify calls after patterns emerge. Video Caller ID works earlier – at the moment a call begins.
Instead of asking, “Is this number known for spam?”
Video Caller ID asks a simpler and more effective question:
“Who is calling, and why?”
Let’s talk about this in detail.
A Quick Overview
By making the caller visible before the call connects, Video Caller ID removes the anonymity that spam depends on. When identity and intent are introduced upfront, spam calls become harder to execute and easier to ignore – without aggressive filtering or false positives.
Secure video calling apps like FaceCall follow this model intentionally. The goal is not to label or block calls automatically, but to give recipients enough context to decide for themselves.
As a result, spam calls decline naturally. Not because they are detected and stopped, but because the environment no longer favors them.
This distinction matters. Spam protection systems try to control calling behavior. Video Caller ID changes it.
How Big is the Global Spam Call Problem?
The “spam call” is not merely a nuisance; it is a global industry driven by technological asymmetry between fraudsters and consumers.
In the United States, the situation reflects a deep entrenchment of fraudulent activity.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2025. The Registry now contains over 258.5 million active phone numbers, yet this saturation has not stopped the calls.
Spam is not distributed evenly. It targets specific populations based on perceived vulnerability and data availability.
| Rank | State | Insight |
| 1 | Mississippi | The highest volume of unwanted calls per user. |
| 2 | Alabama | Significant target for fraud schemes. |
| 3 | Louisiana | High incidence of neighbor spoofing. |
| 4 | Tennessee | Consistently ranks in the top complaints. |
| 5 | South Carolina | Emerging hotspot for robocall traffic. |
This data underscores that no region is safe. The threat is omnipresent, necessitating a solution that works regardless of geography.
Video Caller ID Is Not a Spam Filter
It is important to clarify that Video Caller ID is not spam protection in the traditional sense.
It does not:
- Block calls automatically
- Rely on spam databases
- Assign warning labels
- Decide which calls are allowed
Instead, Video Caller ID focuses on visibility.
By asking callers to appear on video before the call connects, it removes the anonymity that spam callers rely on. When identity and intent are visible upfront, spam becomes harder to execute and easier to avoid.
Spam reduction happens as a result, not as the primary function.
How Spam Calls Rely on Anonymity?
Spam calls are effective because they operate under three conditions:
- The caller is unseen
- Calls can be placed at high volume
- Decisions are rushed
Video Caller ID disrupts all three.
A live video preview removes invisibility.
Requiring real-time presence makes automation difficult. And allowing recipients to screen calls visually slows down rushed decisions.
This does not require blocking or enforcement. The structure of the call itself changes.
Why Video Caller ID Discourages Spam at Scale?
Spam operations are optimized for speed and volume. Video Caller ID introduces friction that selectively affects spam callers while leaving legitimate communication intact.
- Loss of Anonymity: Appearing on video makes impersonation and deception more difficult. Spam callers depend on being unseen.
- Reduced Automation: Automated dialing systems cannot easily scale live video introductions. This raises the cost of spam campaigns.
- Higher Effort per Call: Each call requires a real person to appear on camera, reducing volume and effectiveness.
As a result, many spam callers avoid environments where Video Caller ID is present.
Why the Old Phone Network Failed to Stop Spam Calls?
The persistence of spam calls is not due to a lack of effort by regulators but is a result of the technical architecture of the telephone network itself.
The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) was built for a world of trusted monopolies and not a globalized, decentralized internet.
The primary weapon of the spammer is Caller ID Spoofing.
The “Caller ID” is merely a piece of metadata, a digital label that can be detached from the actual source of the call.
A scammer using a VoIP interface can simply type any ten digits they wish into the “Caller ID” field. The network, designed to be permissive, accepts this input and displays it to the recipient.
Scammers exploit this vulnerability using “Neighbor Spoofing.” They use software to identify the area code and prefix of the person they are targeting and dynamically generate a fake Caller ID that matches those first six digits.
The Psychological Trap:
- Recognition: The brain sees a familiar pattern.
- Trust: The recipient assumes the call is local, perhaps a neighbor, a local business, or a child’s school.
- Action: The answer rate for local numbers is significantly higher than for toll-free or out-of-state numbers.
This manipulation of trust is why spam calls are so difficult to ignore. The scammer effectively wears a digital mask that looks like a friend.
FaceCall – First and Best Video Caller ID App to Stop Spam Calls
The brand leading this revolution is FaceCall. FaceCall is not just a video calling app.
It is a replacement for the default phone experience, built with the specific goal of restoring trust through visual identity.
FaceCall operates on the principle that “Your face becomes your caller ID”.
By overlaying a visual layer on top of the phone number, FaceCall renders the “blind call” obsolete.
How FaceCall Stops Spam Calls?
FaceCall includes a suite of features designed to control spam, clarify intent, and upgrade communication.
Each feature mentioned below addresses a specific pain point of the traditional telephone experience.
- Video Caller ID for Verified Identity: Users can set a “Standard Video” or record a live “Personalized Call” to prove they are real before the pickup, effectively eliminating the anxiety of unknown numbers.
- Caller Intention™ Tags: When a user wants to clarify the specific reason for a call, they can select on-screen tags like “Urgent,” “Business,” or “Quick Question,” ensuring important calls are prioritized and the intent is never ambiguous.
FaceCall is architected with security as a foundational pillar, distinct from the data-mining practices of “free” dialer apps.
FaceCall employs End-to-End Encryption for all calls.
The video and audio data are encrypted on your device and only decrypted on the recipient’s device.
Your call content stays between you and the recipient, and it is not accessible to Wi-Fi attackers, ISPs, or FaceCall itself.
This is a level of security that the standard PSTN (which can be wiretapped) does not offer.
Conclusion
The era of the anonymous phone call is ending.
We are moving toward a future of Identity-First Telephony, where the right to ring a phone is earned through verification and context.
FaceCall is not merely an app; it is the vessel for this transition.
By adopting Video Caller ID, you are not just blocking spam; you are upgrading the way you connect with the world.
The tools to stop the 150 million daily spam calls are in your hands. It is time to see who is calling.
