51 States Join Crackdown, Warn 37 Telecoms Over Robocalls

A coalition of 51 state attorneys general, including those from Utah, Missouri, and Wisconsin, has launched Operation Robocall Roundup to crack down on illegal robocalls nationwide. The Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force has sent warning letters to 37 voice service providers that have failed to comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, such as registering with the FCC’s Robocall Mitigation Database, responding to traceback requests, or filing plans to reduce illegal robocalls. Additionally, 99 downstream providers accepting calls from these companies have also been warned for doing business with non-compliant networks. The effort aims to prevent robocallers from exploiting phone networks to reach consumers, with the FCC recently removing seven providers from its mitigation database, barring others from routing calls through them. State officials emphasized their commitment to protecting consumers from fraud and harassment by holding telecom companies accountable for enabling illegal robocalls. Consumers are encouraged to report unwanted calls to their respective state attorneys general offices.