FCC proposal would prevent spam callers from leaving ringless voicemails on your cellphone
Companies would have to obtain your consent before leaving a direct message.
robocalls
T-Mobile says it blocked 21 billion scam calls in 2021
The amount of scam and spam traffic jumped over 116 percent over 2020.
Verizon's call filtering app now blocks area code spoofing
You won't have to deal with spam that 'borrows' your phone digits.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
The FCC is going to hold providers accountable for anti-robocall efforts
They'll have to detail what they're doing to stop spam calls in a new database.FCC fines two Texas telemarketers $225 million for making 1 billion robocalls
It's the largest fine in the agency's history.
FTC: Robocallers are now pretending to be Apple and Amazon
A new robocall scheme is using the tech giants' name to trick victims.
The FCC's new anti-robocall rules prevent surprise charges for consumers
The commission has announced new rules to ensure carriers adopt anti-robocall measures.
Research shows answering one robocall doesn't lead to more
One study used 66,000 fake phone lines to debunk robocall myths.
T-Mobile's 'Scam Shield' offers free caller ID and spam call blocking features
The carrier is trying to make it easier to stop unwanted calls.
FCC proposes record-setting $225 million fine against robocallers
Telemarketers made 1 billion spoofed calls in just five months.
FCC won't warn robocallers before fining them
It also has more time to issue fines.
FCC proposal would help fight one-ring call scams
It could allow carriers to automatically block the illegal calls.
FCC, FTC give providers 48 hours to block COVID-19 scam robocalls
Gateway companies could face 'serious consequences' if they don't.
FCC will require phone carriers to authenticate calls by June 2021
The agency says the move will help combat the scourge of robocalls.
Android 11 developer preview offers more control over robocalls
It'll also do more to support foldable phones and super-fast displays.
FCC could require phone companies to authenticate calls
The proposed rules are another attempt to combat robocalls.
FCC asks telecom companies to help trace international robocalls
It’s asking gateway service providers to help track down ‘fraudsters.’
T-Mobile and Sprint can now verify calls across their networks
The carriers will use the STIR/SHAKEN framework to fight robocalls.
After Math: That's something at least
There's always a silver lining around the smoke rising from a dumpster fire.
FCC wants to fine one man almost $13 million for making 6,000 robocalls
He harrased people in six states.
