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FCC Adopts Rules Strengthening Enforcement Against Illegal Robocallers

  • Full Title:
    FCC To Robocallers: There Will Be No More Warnings. Agency Drops Citation Requirement and Extends Statute of Limitations
  • Document Type:
    News Release
  • Bureau(s):
    Enforcement
    Media Relations
  • Description
    The FCC issued an order to end the practice of warning most robocallers before issuing penalties for violating the law and for harassing consumers with unwanted robocalls. Such warnings were previously required by law until the TRACED Act was enacted

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  • Media Contact:
    Will Wiquist at (202) 418-0509, email: Will.Wiquist@fcc.gov