The FCC claims that Adrian Abramovich engaged in “neighbor spoofing,” which is when ID information that is displayed on a caller ID is falsified to display the area code and the first three digits of the recipient’s own phone number. This is a tactic used to increases the odds that the consumer will answer. Now,… Continue reading $120 Million Fine Largest Ever Against CallerID Spoofer
Tag: Regulatory Enforcement
Telemarketer Banned For Life
On June 2, 2017, a federal district court judge in California approved a judgment against Aaron Michael Jones that permanently bans him from all telemarketing activities. He’ll no longer be able to initiate robocalls, call numbers on the DNC Registry, or sell data lists containing consumers’ phone number and other information. Earlier this year, the FTC charged Mr. Jones… Continue reading Telemarketer Banned For Life
Illegal Robocaller Banned from Telemarketing
The FTC has banned Justin Ramsey and his company, Prime Marketing LLC, from any kind of telemarketing that involves robocalling or dialing numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry. Mr. Ramsey is accused of using two companies to make millions of illegal robocalls to consumers on the National DNC Registry without their consent.
FTC Approves Proposed Settlement Against Accused Robocaller
Earlier this week, the FTC and the attorneys general of 10 states finalized a settlement order against Fred Accuardi and several of his companies accused of making billions of illegal robocalls (or up to 15 million calls per day).
FTC Takes Down Two Companies Accused of Illegal Robocalling
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has essentially put an end to the telemarketing operations of Justin Ramsey, owner of Prime Marketing, LLC, and Mike Jones, owner of Allorey, Inc. and several other companies. The FTC complaint against Prime Marketing accuses them of making over 1.3 million calls using prerecorded voice messages to consumers, many of whom were listed… Continue reading FTC Takes Down Two Companies Accused of Illegal Robocalling
FTC and State of Florida Shut Down Debt-Relief Robocallers
On June 8, 2016, US District Judge Carlos Mendoza of Florida entered a temporary restraining order against Life Management Services and a number or related entities and individuals. The case was brought by the FTC and the State of Florida working together.
Utah Jury Finds Defendants liable for Making 100 Million Calls in Violation of the DNC
On May 25, after an 8-day trial in the US District Court for the District of Utah, the jury reached its verdict in a significant DNC case. The Jury found defendant Feature Films for Families, along with its owner and related entities, liable for making roughly 100 million calls to numbers on the national Do-Not-Call… Continue reading Utah Jury Finds Defendants liable for Making 100 Million Calls in Violation of the DNC
DNC update: DNC mistakes continue to cost money in state fines for companies
Hilton was held in violation of New York’s Do Not Call (DNC) law after it allegedly made unsolicited calls to consumers whose telephone numbers were validly registered on the DNC registry.
FTC and FCC file Memorandum of Understanding
It was not that long ago that the FCC and FTC had conflicting regulations on several telemarketing related issues (such as call abandonment rules). But those days are past. In an effort to continue their collaboration on consumer protection matters, the FCC and FTC have signed a memorandum of understanding. As the memorandum states “[w]hereas the… Continue reading FTC and FCC file Memorandum of Understanding
Changes and headaches for the nation’s debt collection industry
In a nationwide crackdown announced yesterday that includes over 30 new enforcement actions, the FTC, in connection with local law enforcement agencies, is targeting debt collectors who use illegal tactics.