FCC, FTC Demand Robocall-Enabling Service Providers Cut Off Scammers

The Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission demanded that gateway providers allowing COVID-19 pandemic-related scam robocalls into the US cut off this traffic or face serious consequences. This is the second such action taken during the pandemic, following a successful push in April with similar letters from the agencies that led to the termination of other robocallers’ access to American phone networks. The letters sent May 20 give the companies 48 hours to cut off these scam robocalls. If they do not, the FCC expects that domestic providers will begin blocking all calls from them. The FCC and FTC will also consider other enforcement steps should the companies not comply.