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Congress Moves to Crack Down on Robocall Scams
Original: Congress Wants to Unplug the Scam Call Factory
US lawmakers are pushing legislation aimed at shutting down the operations behind the flood of scam and robocalls targeting American consumers. The effort would target the networks and companies that enable mass fraudulent calling, a problem that has grown alongside AI voice-cloning tools and persistent phone fraud. The move reflects bipartisan frustration with calls that continue despite existing regulations.
Why now: Scam and robocalls remain a widespread consumer annoyance and fraud risk, drawing legislative action.
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- Congress Wants to Unplug the Scam Call Factory · PYMNTS.com
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