FTC Sues Companies Accused Of Facilitating 1 Billion Robocalls Per Year
The Federal Trade Commission is striking out against yet another major company that it says facilitates over 1 billion illegal robocalls every year, filing a federal complaint against automatic dialing platform TelWeb in the U.S. [...]
Verizon Comes Out On Top In Robocall Blocking Challenge
Which wireless giant does the best job of blocking robocalls? A new study from industry analysis firm Mind Commerce gives us the answer. Verizon came out on top, blocking unwanted robocalls nearly 94% of the time. [...]
FTC Data Report: Illegal Robocalls Have Doubled In Last 2 Years
Complaints of illegal robocalls and prerecorded telemarketing voice messages nearly doubled over the last two years, according to a new batch of statistics released by the Federal Trade Commission. The agency's report, which chronicles the [...]
Google Robocall Scam Frustrates Small Business Owners
It's a new robocall scam that has Google, one of the largest companies in the world, taking legal action. Small businesses across the country say they're receiving phone calls from "local Google specialists," but the [...]
Robocalls Hit 3.4 Billion Per Month. Do Lawmakers Have An Answer?
In April 2017, Americans received around 3.4 billion annoying - and often illegal - robocalls, according to YouMail, one of the many companies currently helping people block telemarketer harassment through cell phone apps and home [...]
Chinese Consulate Robocall Scam Infuriates, Swindles New Yorkers
A new robocall scam is making the rounds in New York City. Targeting Chinese and Chinese-American residents, the calls, usually in Mandarin, purport to come from employees at the Chinese consulate, who proceed to tell [...]
FCC Levels Record $120M Fine Against Man Who Allegedly Made 100M Illegal Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission has announced its highest fine on record, a $120 million penalty imposed on a Florida man who reportedly placed about 100 million illegal robocalls, according to CNN Money. FL Man Defrauded [...]