Before taking off for summer recess, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 3375) in a sweeping 429-3 vote.
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Stopping Bad Robocalls Act Moves to House Floor
Good news! U.S. lawmakers are taking action against the robocall epidemic and introducing solutions.
On July 17, 2019, the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act (H.R. 3375) passed unanimously (48-0) from the Energy and Commerce Committee to the House of Representatives, where committee members hope it will become law.
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Shaken/Stir: FCC Holds Robocall Summit
If you’ve been shaken by fishy phone calls and feel stirred to make them stop, you’re not alone. Government agencies and phone companies are actively working to solve the problem of unwanted calls with SHAKEN/STIR, a call verification system and the focus of the FCC-hosted Robocall Summit on July 11th.
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Truecaller Insights 2018 Latin America Spam Report Reveals: Brazil, Chile and Mexico Receive the most Spam Calls in the Region
There must hardly be someone who has not received a spam call this year. In the morning, during lunch time, in the evening or on the weekend. We have all received a call from an unknown number, offering some kind of service that we have not requested and – worse yet – that we do not even need. Moreover, curiosity and fear of missing something important, also often leads us to answer annoying calls. Continue reading Truecaller Insights 2018 Latin America Spam Report Reveals: Brazil, Chile and Mexico Receive the most Spam Calls in the Region
Truecaller Insights Special Report: The Top 20 Countries Affected by Spam Calls
Isn’t it the best feeling when Truecaller blocks a spam call or SMS? It’s like you finally won the fight against spam. But, as we all know, sooner or later you run into a new spammer, and some countries have run ins with spammers more than others. Continue reading Truecaller Insights Special Report: The Top 20 Countries Affected by Spam Calls