Groups Press for Action on Robocall and Robotext Order
The National Consumer Law Center and a diverse group, including associations representing banks and credit unions, are asking the FCC to move forward on a draft order on robotexts and robocalls that Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel pulled from the agenda for…
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the September open meeting (see 2409240068). The groups reported on meetings with aides to Commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Anna Gomez. “The Organizations joined together on these meetings because they are united in their commitment to combating criminals who attempt to defraud consumers by impersonating legitimate businesses through illegally spoofed calls and text messages,” said a filing Friday in docket 17-59. “The Organizations affirmed their support for the draft Report and Order.” Groups at the meeting included the American Bankers Association, ACA International, America’s Credit Unions, the Bank Policy Institute and the Mortgage Bankers Association. “Texts that impersonate legitimate businesses harm consumers and undermine those businesses’ ability to communicate with their customers,” they said.