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How attorneys general are planning a robocall crackdown

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Over 33 million robocalls target Americans every day, according to data from the National Consumer Law Center and Electronic Privacy Information Center. Many of them include fraudulent calls against seniors, online shoppers, and other vulnerable groups. These calls involve scammers impersonating government agencies or well-known companies to deceive targets. To report a scam, file an online complaint with the Attorney General's office.

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Spectrum Local News

How attorneys general are planning a robocall crackdown

AG James is part of national coalition.

2 years ago·United States

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WTEN

Attorney General James cracks down on robocalls

Attorney General Letitia James joined a nationwide partnership of 50 attorneys general to form an anti-robocall task force on Tuesday.

2 years ago·Albany, United States

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WCAX-TV

Vt., NH, NY attorneys general join forces to stop robocalls

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont, New Hampshire and New York’s attorneys general say they are joining the bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force aimed at cracking down on illegal robocalls.The goal is to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign scam calls into the United States.New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says robocalls are a serious problem…

2 years ago·Burlington, United States

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https://www.southwesttimes.com/

Attorneys general targeting robocallers

Attorneys general targeting robocallersNews StaffWed, 08/03/2022 - 10:20 BodyBy MELINDA WILLIAMSmelinda@southwesttimes.comRICHMOND — Tired of getting computer-generated calls from foreign countries? Virginia’s attorney general is joining a task force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against companies responsible for “a majority of foreign ‘robocalls’” coming into the United States.“Everyone has experienced the nuisanc…

2 years ago·Pulaski, United States

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