7 Ways to Quickly Stop Robocalls in Their Tracks

Robocalls exploded to a depressing 4.4 billion incidents in September. Here's how you can fight back and silence your phone.

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If your phone is ringing off the hook with infuriating robocalls, you are not alone. The number of robocalls exploded to a record-high 4.4 billion nationwide in September, according to the YouMail Robocall Index.

That marks an 83.9 percent year-over-year increase. While stopping robocalls might seem hopeless, there are ways to fight back. Following are seven tips for reducing those pesky calls.

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Newegg has posted its Black Friday Ad. Most deals run from noon ET on November 19 through November 24.

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Newegg Black Friday Sale

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Updated: 6 days 19 hr ago

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Best Buy Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it on the Best Buy website website.) Like last year, doorbusters begin on Thanksgiving day — "all day" online and at 5 pm local time in stores; additional in-store only doorbusters are available on Black Friday at 8 am local time. Meanwhile, hundreds of Early Black Friday Deals are live now, and will be through November 11.

Best Buy Black Friday Sale

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Updated: 4 days 15 hr ago

Walmart discounts a selection of items via its Holiday Deals Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee, or get free shipping with orders of $35 or more. A couple of best bets:

Zmodo meShare 1080p Mini Wireless Camera 2-Pack for $39.99 ($10 off)

SentrySafe Fireproof Safe and Waterproof Safe for $89.97 (low by $18)

Walmart also recently announced plans for Black Friday. Check out our top picks from the Walmart Black Friday ad.

Walmart Holiday Deals Sale

Walmart discounts a selection of items via its Holiday Deals Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Choose in-store pickup to avoid ... Read more.

Updated: 6 days 10 hr ago

Lululemon We Made Too Much Sale Deals from $9 + free shipping

Lululemon discounts a selection of women's and men's apparel and accessories in its We Made Too Much sale sections. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, all orders receive free shipping. Men's shorts start from $29, women's tops from $29, women's yoga pants from $69, and men's jackets from $79.

Note: These items are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged.

Lululemon We Made Too Much Sale Deals from $9 + free shipping

Lululemon discounts a selection of women's and men's apparel and accessories in its We Made Too Much sale sections. (Prices ... Read more.

Updated: 1 day 11 hr ago

Walmart discounts a selection of clearance items in its Fall Clearance Sale. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee, or get free shipping with orders of $35 or more. A couple of best bets:

iView Maximus III 12" Touch 2-in-1 Laptop for $129 ($70 off)

Sceptre 43" 1080p Flat LED HD Television for $179.99 $169.99 ($46 off)

Walmart Fall Clearance

Walmart discounts a selection of clearance items in its Fall Clearance Sale. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 1 day ago

Costco discounts a selection of major household appliances during its Holiday Appliance Sale. (Prices are as marked for Costco members; non-members pay a 5% surcharge. Many discounts are for members only.) Plus, most items receive free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts at $1.99.

Costco Holiday Appliance Sale

Costco discounts a selection of major household appliances during its Holiday Appliance Sale. (Prices are as marked for Costco members; ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 6 days ago

Samsung Early Access Black Friday TV Sale: Up to $1500 off + free shipping

Samsung takes up to $1,500 off a selection of QLED TVs and Frame TVs during its Early Access Black Friday TV Sale. (Most are at around $600 off.) Plus, these orders receive free shipping.

Not the deal you're looking for? Check out our Black Friday TV deal predictions to find out what kind of sales you can expect in the next few weeks.

Samsung Early Access Black Friday TV Sale: Up to $1500 off + free shipping

Samsung takes up to $1,500 off a selection of QLED TVs and Frame TVs during its Early Access Black Friday ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 6 days ago

Used Rolex Men's Watches at Ashford: Up to 57% off + free shipping

Ashford takes up to 57% off a selection of used Rolex men's watches, with prices starting from $3,900. Plus, all orders receive free shipping. A couple of best bets, with prices compared to the price of a used unit elsewhere:

Used Rolex Men's Datejust 36 Watch for $4,700 ($1,499 low)

Used Rolex Men's Explorer II Watch for $5,600 ($199 low)

Note: A 1-year Ashford warranty is included.

Used Rolex Men's Watches at Ashford: Up to 57% off + free shipping

Ashford takes up to 57% off a selection of used Rolex men's watches, with prices starting from $3,900. Plus, all ... Read more.

Updated: 2 weeks 1 day ago

Heated Sox Men's or Women's Thermal Socks for $5 + free shipping

As one of its daily deals, That Daily Deal offers the Heated Sox Men's or Women's Insulated Thermal Socks for $5.49 with free shipping. That's the lowest price we could find by $4, although we saw them for a buck less in February. They're available in men's size 8 to 12.5 or women's size 5 to 10.

Need more than one? Add six to your cart for a price of $29.94 ($4.99 each), or ten for $39.90 ($3.99 each) with free shipping.

Note: The color you'll receive will be chosen at random.

Heated Sox Men's or Women's Thermal Socks for $5 + free shipping

As one of its daily deals, That Daily Deal offers the Heated Sox Men's or Women's Insulated Thermal Socks for ... Read more.

Updated: 6 days 6 hr ago

Remo+ Smart Door Camera for $149 + free shipping

Remo Plus Home via eBay offers the Remo+ Smart Door Camera for $149 with free shipping. That's the best deal we could find by $21. It fits over your door and features a 160° field of vision.

Remo+ Smart Door Camera for $149 + free shipping

Remo Plus Home via eBay offers the Remo+ Smart Door Camera for $149 with free shipping. That's the best deal ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 5 days ago

Energizer LED Swivel Light Bar for $3 + pickup at Lowe's

With stock and price varying by ZIP code and for in-store pickup only, Lowe's offers the Energizer LED Swivel Light Bar for $3.05. That's $15 off and the lowest price we could find. It features two 180° rotating LEDs, a magnetic back, and built-in kickstand. Deal ends December 19.

Energizer LED Swivel Light Bar for $3 + pickup at Lowe's

With stock and price varying by ZIP code and for in-store pickup only, Lowe's offers the Energizer LED Swivel Light ... Read more.

Updated: 4 days 11 hr ago

Don't want to wait around for Black Friday? Various merchants via eBay discount a selection of shoes, watches, fragrances, luggage, and more during its Better Black Friday Sale. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, these orders receive free shipping. Although you won't score store-specific bonuses like Kohl's Cash or Target gift cards, most of these prices match or even beat those advertised in retail stores' Black Friday print ads. (The retailers' prices are noted; note that some comparisons are to similar items.) Deal ends November 18.

eBay Better Black Friday Sale

Don't want to wait around for Black Friday? Various merchants via eBay discount a selection of shoes, watches, fragrances, luggage, ... Read more.

Updated: 3 days 13 hr ago

Udemy offers the Learn to Code with Ruby Course for $11.99. Coupon code "RUBYONE" makes it free. That's a savings of $200 off list price. It features over 30 hours of coding lectures.

Learn to Code with Ruby for free

Udemy offers the Learn to Code with Ruby Course for $11.99. Coupon code "RUBYONE" makes it free. That's a savings ... Read more.

Updated: September 24, 2018

Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter from $300 + free shipping

Costco offers its members the Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter for $299.99 with free shipping. (Non-members pay $15 extra.) That's the lowest price we could find by $100. It features an LED headlight, LCD display, 16mph max speed, and carrying handle.

Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter from $300 + free shipping

Costco offers its members the Jetson Bolt Folding Electric Scooter for $299.99 with free shipping. (Non-members pay $15 extra.) That's ... Read more.

Updated: 5 days 19 hr ago

Sony PlayStation Classic Console preorders for $100 + free shipping

Best Buy is offering preorders of the Sony PlayStation Classic Console for $99.99 with free shipping. It's the only major retailer currently offering this newly-announced console. It will include 20 bundled games, two controllers, and a HDMI cable.

It's due for release on December 3.

Update: Walmart and GameStop now match this preorder price.

Update 2: It's now out of stock at Best Buy, but can still be preordered at GameStop and Walmart for $99.99 with free shipping.

Sony PlayStation Classic Console preorders for $100 + free shipping

Best Buy is offering preorders of the Sony PlayStation Classic Console for $99.99 with free shipping. It's the only major ... Read more.

Updated: September 24, 2018

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Northern Tool discounts a selection of heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and accessories during its Heater Sale, with prices starting from $3.99. Plus, get a $10 Northern Tool Gift Card with a $100 purchase, a $25 gift card with a $250 purchase, a $50 gift card with a $500 purchase, or a $100 gift card with a $1,000 purchase via coupon code "262496". Where available, opt for in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs, which start at $5.99. (Free shipping is available for select items.) A couple of best bets:

ProFusion Heat Ceiling-Mounted Garage Heater for $89.99 (pictured, $60 off)

Mr. Heater Vent-Free Liquid Propane Radiant Wall Heater bundled with a $10 Gift Card for $162.99 via "262496" (low by $19)

Northern Tool Heater Sale

Northern Tool discounts a selection of heaters, stoves, fireplaces, and accessories during its Heater Sale, with prices starting from $3.99. ... Read more.

Updated: 4 days 9 hr ago

Craftsman 150-Lumen LED Lantern Flashlight for $6 + free shipping

Lowe's offers the Craftsman 150-Lumen LED Camping Lantern Flashlight for $5.98. Plus, MyLowe's members get free shipping. (Not a member? It's free to join.) That's $9 off and the lowest price we could find. It features three light modes and an aluminum D-shape buckle.

Note: Prices may vary by ZIP code.

Craftsman 150-Lumen LED Lantern Flashlight for $6 + free shipping

Lowe's offers the Craftsman 150-Lumen LED Camping Lantern Flashlight for $5.98. Plus, MyLowe's members get free shipping. (Not a member? ... Read more.

Updated: 2 days 10 hr ago

Southwest Nationwide Fares from $42 1-way

Southwest Airlines via DealBase discounts select Southwest Airlines 1-Way Fares Nationwide, with prices starting at $41.98. (On the DealBase landing page, click on "Southwest Airlines" in the top line to see this sale; we found lower fares within.) That's the lowest price we could find for these routes by at least $68. This price is valid for flights departing on December 5 from Las Vegas, NV, (LAS) with arrival in Long Beach, CA, (LGB). Note that blackout dates and other conditions may apply. Book this travel deal by November 15 for travel from November 27 through May 22, 2019.

All prices, dates, and booking details were valid at the time of publication.

Southwest Nationwide Fares from $42 1-way

Southwest Airlines via DealBase discounts select Southwest Airlines 1-Way Fares Nationwide, with prices starting at $41.98. (On the DealBase landing ... Read more.

Updated: 1 day 7 hr ago

Gildan Men's V-Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack for $10 + pickup at Walmart

Walmart offers the Gildan Men's V-Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack for $10.17. Choose in-store pickup to dodge the $5.99 shipping fee. That's tied with last week's mention and a very low price for five T-shirts. (It's the best deal now by $5.) They're available in sizes S to XL.

We recently named Walmart one of the best stores for Black Friday deals this year. You can read our full Walmart Black Friday guide here.

Gildan Men's V-Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack for $10 + pickup at Walmart

Walmart offers the Gildan Men's V-Neck T-Shirt 5-Pack for $10.17. Choose in-store pickup to dodge the $5.99 shipping fee. That's ... Read more.

Updated: 16 hr 18 min ago

Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones for Apple for $125 + free shipping

QVC offers the Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise-Cancelling Wired Headphones for Apple Devices for $124.98 with free shipping. That's the lowest price we could find by $45; it's also tied with a Prime Day offer as the best deal we've seen on this model. Features include:

Bose Active EQ and TriPort technology

line microphone and remote

rotating earcups

Note: New QVC customers can save an additional $5 by using coupon code "FIVE4U".

Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphones for Apple for $125 + free shipping

QVC offers the Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise-Cancelling Wired Headphones for Apple Devices for $124.98 with free shipping. That's the ... Read more.

Updated: 6 hr 54 min ago

UB Tech Men's Travel Pants from $15 + free shipping

Costco offers its members the UB Tech Men's Travel Pants in several colors (Tan pictured) for $14.97 with free shipping. (Non-members pay an extra 75 cents.) That's the best deal we could find by $5. They're available in select waist sizes from 32 to 36 40 and lengths 30 to 36.

UB Tech Men's Travel Pants from $15 + free shipping

Costco offers its members the UB Tech Men's Travel Pants in several colors (Tan pictured) for $14.97 with free shipping. ... Read more.

Updated: 1 day 14 hr ago

Panda Express takes 35% off online orders of any Family Feast Meal via coupon code "35YEARS". That's a savings of around $11 for a regular-priced meal, which includes three large entrees and two large sides. (Additional charges apply for premium entrees.) This offer is only valid for online orders. Deal ends December 31.

Panda Express Family Feast: 35% off

Panda Express takes 35% off online orders of any Family Feast Meal via coupon code "35YEARS". That's a savings of ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 6 days ago

Macy's discounts more than 20,000 items as part of its Black Friday Preview Sale. Alternatively, take an extra 10% to 20% off many other items sitewide via coupon code "SCORE" or $10 off orders of $25 or more via "SCORE25". (Items eligible for coupons are marked on product pages.) Pad your order with a beauty item (eligible items start at $2.25) to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $10.95, or get free shipping with orders of $99 or more. Some exclusions apply. Deal ends November 20.

Macy's Black Friday Preview Sale

Macy's discounts more than 20,000 items as part of its Black Friday Preview Sale. Alternatively, take an extra 10% to ... Read more.

Updated: 8 hr 26 min ago

The Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale is now live, with savings on over 300 items. Many discounts require an Ace Rewards membership, which is free to join. Shipping is unavailable on these items, although most can be ordered online for in-store pickup. Sale ends November 26, while a few offers last through the end of the month. Some notable deals:

Stanley Hand Tools for $2.99 (limit 4, ends 11/30, price low of up to $7)

Living Accents 10,000 BTU Patio Heater for $59.99 ($13 price low)

DeWalt 20V Drill/Impact Driver Combo Kit for $149.99 (price low by $30)

Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale

The Ace Hardware Black Friday Sale is now live, with savings on over 300 items. Many discounts require an Ace ... Read more.

Updated: 11 hr 37 min ago

We've added a "leaked" version of the Lowe's Black Friday Ad to our DealNews Black Friday Ads page. (If you're antsy, its Black Friday Deals Now Sale features discounts on hundreds of items — that expire on November 21.)

Every year, DealNews covers rumored (i.e., "leaked") Black Friday ads. These ads should be treated with skepticism — the content could be inaccurate, incomplete, or even worse, fake. (As such, they fall outside of our Editorial Promise.) These leaked ads will be followed up with confirmed ads once they're officially released.

Lowe's Black Friday Sale

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Updated: 6 hr 37 min ago

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Walmart Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it on the Walmart website.) Stores open at 6 pm local time on Thanksgiving day, while many of the deals start online at 10 pm ET the day before. Some notable upcoming deals:

Sony PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Console w/ Spider-Man for $199

HiSense 55" 4K LED UHD Roku Smart TV for $248

TCL or Sharp 65" 4K LED UHD Roku Smart TV for $398

Walmart Black Friday Sale

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Walmart Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it ... Read more.

Updated: 6 days 19 hr ago

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Macy's Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it on the Macy's website.) Some deals start Wednesday, November 21, and run through Saturday. Doors open on Thanksgiving day at 5 pm local time (6 am on Black Friday) with doorbusters and deals.

Macy's Black Friday Sale

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the Macy's Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 1 day ago

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the JCPenney Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it on the JCPenney website.) Doors open on Thanksgiving day at 2 pm local time and the deals are good through Black Friday.

JCPenney Black Friday Sale

DealNews Black Friday has completed its coverage of the JCPenney Black Friday Ad. (If you prefer, you can view it ... Read more.

Updated: 1 week 1 day ago

We're three weeks away from the biggest shopping weekend of the year, but you can beat the crowds by taking a peek at some of this week's hottest deals:

Walmart Holiday Deals Sale

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro Tablet w/ Projector for $369.99 + $0 s&h

ASICS Men's Jolt Running Shoes for $22.99 + $0 s&h

G-Technology: Free shipping sitewide

Sony 65" 4K HDR UHD Smart TV w/ $350 Dell Gift Card for $1,199.98 + $0 s&h

5 Deals You Don't Want to Miss

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Updated: 3 days 13 hr ago

Northern Tool discounts a selection of items for its Fall Power Sale with prices starting at 99 cents. Where available, opt for in-store pickup to avoid shipping costs, which start at $5.99. (Free shipping is available for select items.) A couple of best bets:

BatteryMINDer Plus Charger/Maintainer/Desulfator for $29.99 $24.99 + pickup ($20 off)

Klutch 3/8" x 50-foot Auto Rewind Air Hose Reel for $89.99 + $0 s&h (pictured, $10 off)

Northern Tool Fall Power Sale for $90

Northern Tool discounts a selection of items for its Fall Power Sale with prices starting at 99 cents. Where available, ... Read more.

Updated: October 19, 2018

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