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Proposed FCC Rules Aim To Block Illegal Robotexts
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed new rules that would require wireless carriers to block SMS robotext messages, which are automated texts sent en masse by telemarketers and scammers.
The proposed rules would also require carriers to block texts from phone numbers on the FCC's Do-Not-Originate list, which includes numbers that are frequent targets for spoofing and for...
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FCC Moves Forward In Removing Companies From Robocall Database
The FCC on Monday announced that due to continued non-compliance in combatting illegal robocalls, seven companies are now facing removal from their Robocall Mitigation Database.
In their release, the FCC alleges that the offending companies failed to take required steps to combat robocalls including the implementation of STIR/SHAKEN protocols.
STIR/SHAKEN, otherwise known as Secure Telephone Identity Revisited and Signature-based...
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With Scam Calls On The Decline, Texts Take Their Place
With a general decline in spam calls over the past year, as well as a heavy enforcement push by the FCC in the past few weeks, it seems that SMS text scams are beginning to ramp up and take their place.
According to an October statement,...
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FCC Accuses ScammerBlaster Of Blasting Scams, Proposes $100m Fine
The FCC last week named Thomas Dorsher as the perpetrator of nearly 10 million illegal robocalls designed to generate revenue for his company, ChariTel, Inc.
In this scheme, Dorsher is accused of placing millions of robocalls to toll-free numbers, for which his local exchange carrier would have been compensated by the recipient of the calls. The...
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FCC Moves Forward In Auto Warranty Spam Call Crackdown With New Order
The FCC on Thursday released an order notifying all U.S. phone carriers to stop carrying illegal spam calls from notorious robocaller groups known as Cox/Jones/Sumco Panama Operation who are said to be responsible for 8 billion auto warranty related spam calls. The FCC alleges that the group purchased nearly 500,000 phone numbers from over 200 area...
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FCC takes decisive action against auto warranty scam calls
One of the most prolific phone scams of the past few years is undoubtedly the vehicle warranty spam call. The way it goes is that a call is placed wherein the caller poses as a representative of a car warranty service or even a dealership.
During this call, the scammer may present specific information about your...
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