Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.)Declaratory RulingIN THE MATTER OF IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES ON PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM UNWANTED ROBOCALLS AND ROBOTEXTSCG Docket No. 23-362FCC 24-17Released: February 8, 2024Adopted: February 2, 2024*1 By the Commission: Chairwoman Rosenworcel and Commissioners Starks and Gomez issuing separate statements. I. INTRODUCTION As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies emerge that affect the... Continue Reading →
Home warranty Telemarketing Solicitations and Deceptive trade
Home Warranty Class Actions: Class actions have been filed against various telemarketers including home warranty companies. The claims allege deception, mistreatment of benefits, and solicitations violating the federal Do Not Call Law and state statutes and regulations. Settlement: If you have been a victim of do not call violation or deceptive marketing practices, you may... Continue Reading →
Car Warranty Robocalls
1. Overview Car warranty robocalls violate multiple laws. They usually start with a recorded message that says something about your vehicle’s manufacturer’s warranty. The message might say that they’ve sent you several notices in the mail. They say you haven’t extended your warranty past the factory cutoff, and they’re going to close your file soon... Continue Reading →
Understanding the FTC’s Battle to Protect Older Adults from Scams
The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) "Protecting Older Consumers, 2022-2023" report reveals that senior adults lost over $1.6 billion to scams in 2022, with total losses potentially reaching $48 billion. Rising losses are seen in investment, business impersonation, and tech support scams. Despite older adults being less likely to report fraud, they often suffer more significant financial losses than younger adults. The FTC's efforts include rulemaking, enforcement actions, and education programs to counter scams.
FCC Accelerates Fight Against Illegal Robocalls: One Owl Telecom Faces Tough Action
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is escalating its fight against illegal robocalls by targeting One Owl Telecom. The company is suspected of facilitating international robocalls that falsely claim to be from "ACM Trading LLC". One Owl is closely associated with entities involved in previous FCC violations. The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has issued a warning and is prepared to enforce strict penalties, including traffic blocking if the company fails to respond. The FCC remains committed to eradicating illegal robocalls.