The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) updated the U.S. Senate on the progress of their fight against illegal robocalls and the harm inflicted on consumers and legitimate business. The April 18th hearing examined the problem of malicious spoofing and abusive robocalls designed to defraud consumers.
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FCC-FTC Robocall Policy Forum Highlights
On Friday, March 23, the FCC-FTC held the first of two scheduled forums addressing illegal robocalls. This first meeting brought together telecommunications experts and officials from the FCC and FTC to discuss ways for dealing with the growing problem of illegal robocalls.
Violator of TSR and DNC Fined $45 Million by FTC
Three Utah-based firms and their owner have agreed to a proposed court order settling the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) charges against them. The proposed court order imposes a $45.5 million civil penalty judgment, of which all but $487,735 is conditionally suspended, provided certain conditions are met.
FTC-FCC Agenda For March 2018 Joint Policy Forum
The FTC and FCC have announced the agenda for their first of two joint Robocall forums. The topic at the March 23 event will cover the regulatory challenges posed by illegal robocalls and what the two agencies are doing to protect consumers and encourage the development of private-sector solutions.
FTC and FCC to Co-host Two Robocall Policy Forums
The two federal agencies that affect the telemarketing industry the most, the FTC and the FCC, have announced that they will be co-hosting two events aimed at reducing Illegal Robocalls and Caller ID spoofing.
FTC Releases Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2017
The FTC released its annual Consumer Sentinel Data Book summarizing consumer complaints about fraud, identity theft and other consumer concerns. Consumers reported losing more money than they did in 2016.
Telemarketing Charity Fundraiser Fined $250,000
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asked the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file a complaint against the Ohio based charity and political fundraiser, InfoCision. The company is alleged to have violated the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) by making false or misleading statements that induce consumers to make donations.
FTC Announces Annual Maximum Fine Increase for TSR Violations
The FTC announced today that the maximum civil fine for violations of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) has increased from $40,654 to $41,484.
B2B Marketing: Winning the Struggle with TCPA Compliance
Telemarketing regulations are very complex and often confusing to companies both large and small. That is especially true for business-to-business marketers.
FTC Releases 2017 DNC Registry Report to Congress
The Federal Trade Commission published its biennial report to Congress focused on the use of the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry by both consumers and businesses and other organizations over the past two years. The report provides a summary of the current operations of the Registry, the Registry’s impact on new telecommunication technologies, and… Continue reading FTC Releases 2017 DNC Registry Report to Congress