Coverage dated July 20, 2022 to July 21, 2022

FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls

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The group behind the billions of robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018.

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KVIA El Paso
The FCC is cracking down on 'auto warranty' robocalls (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Jul 20, 2022
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Brian Fung, CNN US telecom providers will now be required to block millions of illegal robocalls a day advertising extended vehicle warranties, the Federal Communications Commission said Thursday, taking aim at a group of individuals accused of sending more than 8 billion such messages since 2018…
Los Angeles Times
FCC orders an end to auto warranty robocalls (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 20, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Auto warranty renewal calls were the top robocall complaint filed with the FCC by consumers in 2021. Now the agency is taking action.
Fox7 Austin
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Jul 21, 2022
Fox7 Austin's feed description
The group behind the billions of robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018.
CBS News
FCC cracks down on scam "auto warranty" robocalls (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 21, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Regulators are ordering all voice carriers to block scam calls, long a major complaint among consumers.
Hot Air
Can the FCC actually stop robocalls? (opens Hot Air)
Published Jul 21, 2022
Hot Air's feed description
And if so, what have they been waiting for?
Wfmy News 2
FCC: Providers, stop allowing robocalls (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Jul 21, 2022
Wfmy News 2's feed description
Car warranty calls were the top robocalls of last year.
Washington Times
FCC orders a crackdown on auto warranty robocall scam (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 21, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered phone companies to stop carrying the traffic of a robocall scam hawking auto warranties.

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