Consumer Resources for Scam Calls and Texts
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FCC & State Attorneys General Warn Consumers of Increased Risk of Student Loan Debt Scam Robocalls and Robotexts
The FCC’s Robocall Response Team and the Attorneys General of Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Hampshire are teaming up to warn consumers about a potential rise in student loan debt scam robocalls and robotexts in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision in Biden vs. Nebraska. This decision, which relates to the Department of…
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Hanging Up on Robocall Scams
Protect yourself against scam robocalls, like those claiming to be from the IRS and the Social Security Administration! Consumers should anticipate inaccuracies in callerID and approach all unknown callers as potential scams. Beware identity theft! Callers may claim to be with a consumer’s bank, credit card company, law firm, or other familiar entity to access…
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Hanging Up on Telemarketing Robocalls
Overwhelmed by telemarketing calls? Tired of being asked to extend your vehicle’s warranty? Fed up with offers for high-interest, predatory loans? Told the callers to stop but they won’t? Report telemarketing calls to the FCC! Consumer complaints help the FCC identify bad actors and stay alert to emerging trends. Visit fcc.gov/complaints to file a complaint.…
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Six Top Tips for Consumers to Stop Illegal Robocalls
There is no full-proof method to stop unwanted robocalls, and real solutions require that the Federal Communications Commission use the laws effectively to regulate robocallers and require phone companies to authenticate all calls. Yet, the following tips can help consumers take some control. 1. File complaints with the Federal Communications Commission: Complaint data is the best tool…
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