Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Ala., urged Americans on Newsmax on Wednesday to be cautious when subscribing online or sharing personal contact information, warning that even legal robocalls and texts can lead to privacy intrusions, and illegal ones can be devastating.

Palmer, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, warned Americans to be more careful when giving out their phone numbers and email addresses, especially online or while shopping, as both legal and illegal robocalls and texts continue to flood consumers.

Appearing on “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Palmer emphasized that while some robocalls and texts are legal, they can still open the door to unwanted communication and potential scams.

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