FCC-State Robocall Investigation Partnerships

Memoranda of Understanding between state robocall investigators and the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau establish critical information sharing and cooperation structures to investigate spoofing and robocalls scam campaigns. During investigations, both the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau and state investigators seek records, talk to witnesses, interview targets, examine consumer complaints, and take other critical steps to build a record against possible bad actors. These partnerships can provide critical resources for building cases and preventing duplicative efforts in protecting consumers and businesses nationwide.

The FCC offers partner states not only the expertise of its enforcement staff but also important resources to support state investigations. For example, the MOUs may facilitate relationships with other actors in this space including other federal agencies and robocall blocking companies, and support for and expertise with critical investigative tools including subpoenas and confidential response letters from suspected robocallers.

States with MOUs with FCC Robocall Investigators