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The most overlooked way to stop spam calls on Android and iPhone

Spam calls are probably the most annoying daily issue that has arisen with smartphones. Either it's a salesperson cold ...

Isn’t there a No Call Registry? Here’s why you’re getting so many spam calls, texts

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...
The National Law Review

FTC Announces Increase to Telemarketer Fees to Access National Do Not Call Registry

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
WGAL

Tips to reduce unwanted calls from scammers

TO CUT DOWN THOSE CALLS. THESE CALLS ARE GOING TO KEEP COMING, BUT THERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STOP SOME OF THEM. NUMBER ONE, PUT YOUR PHONE NUMBER ON THE NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY. HERE’S ...
Retail Dive

Shein faces class action lawsuit over marketing texts

Shein is facing a class action lawsuit that claims the fast fashion giant sent marketing text messages to those on the national Do-Not-Call Registry, according to court documents. The complaint ...
USA Today

You can't report fraud to FTC during shutdown, agency says

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will suspend several key consumer services during the government shutdown. Consumers will be unable to file fraud complaints or use the national Do Not Call Registry.
ConsumerAffairs

Consumer groups warn of 'unstoppable' glut of robocalls if rules are weakened

• Groups say move would make it harder for consumers and small businesses to stop intrusive calls A coalition of national consumer organizations is urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ...