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robocalls

hand holding phone "Suspected Spam" incoming call with FCC logo on right

FCC orders phone companies to block scam network’s auto warranty robocalls

'We are not going to tolerate robocall scammers or those that help make their scams possible.'

On Jul 23, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Federal Trade Commission circular plaque on white wall (l) Hand holding phone that says "INCOMING CALL" "SCAMMER" (r)

Phone scammers are impersonating an FTC commissioner, telling people they’re about to be arrested

They're pretending to be Noah Phillips.

On Apr 15, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
A robot with a telephone.

Despite FTC efforts to halt robocalls, complaints soared last year

The FTC told Congress complaints were 'overwhelmingly' about robocalls.

On Jan 6, 2022 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Tech News Newsletter Image 11-30-2021

Tech newsletter: Robocall hell

Here's this week's tech newsletter.

On Nov 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
robot making phone call

Complaints about robocalls skyrocketed in 2021, FTC says

Complaints about other telemarketing calls also soared.

On Nov 24, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Tech
A young woman looking at a smartphone frustrated by a robotext.

FCC wants to tackle the flood of spam texts on your phone

The FCC has tackled robocalls, now wants to look at robotexts

On Oct 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
robots with microphone headsets at laptops with X's for eyes and frowns. It is meant to represent robocalls.

Today could be the beginning of the end of unwanted robocalls

The FCC set today as a deadline for providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN.

On Jun 30, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
A phone getting spammed by robocalls. The phone shows a called ID with an unknown number.

FCC fight against robocalls goes international

The FCC and an Australian agency signed an agreement to help fight robocalls.

On Jun 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel speaking at a podium.

FCC demands 2 companies stop robocall campaigns

On May 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Frustrated young Hispanic woman being angry because of spam unwanted robocall.

FCC wants companies to report how they are reducing robocalls

The FCC is requiring companies to file to the Robocall Mitigation Database.

On Apr 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel speaking at a podium.

FCC fines telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls

The telemarkers were selling false health insurance plans, the FCC says.

On Mar 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
A photo of jack burkman and jacob wohl at arraignment

Jacob Wohl uses Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook defense in robocall scheme

Whol and Burkman's attorney's used the argument in a recent court filing.

On Dec 4, 2020 by Zachary Petrizzo

Tech

Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman hit with restraining order in civil case, judge says duo is causing ‘electoral terror’

The judge compared the duo's actions to that of the Ku Klux Klan.

On Oct 28, 2020 by Zachary Petrizzo

Tech
Jacob Wohl next to a tweet

Is Jacob Wohl behind this robocall spreading mail-in voting conspiracies?

Jack Burkman, the notorious sidekick of Wohl, has denied any involvement in the campaign.

On Aug 27, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Brett Kavanaugh Excuse Himself Facebook Supreme Court

Should Brett Kavanaugh recuse himself from the Supreme Court’s Facebook case?

His ties to Joel Kaplan raise concerns, groups say.

On Jul 24, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech

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