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Greg Zoeller Asks FCC To Increase Call-Blocking Usage

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller joined collegues in thirty-seven states urging the FCC to allow more extensive use of call blocking technologies.  Newer technologies such as NoMoRobo, Call Control, and Telemarketing Guard allow phone carriers to identify and block a much larger portion of telemarketing calls.  But phone companies are reluctant to use these technologies.  They fear they could be fined under a ruling made by the FCC in 1934.  This ruling says phone companies have a legal obligation to complete phone calls.  Much has changed since that ruling was handed down.  In recent years the number of robo-calls, as well as the number of consumer complaints about these calls, have increased drastically.  To protect consumers from unwanted calls, the Attorney General is asking the FCC to allow phone companies to use call-blocking filters if requested by consumers. For now consumers can cut down on unwanted calls by signing up for the Do Not Call list.  This can be done online at www.IndianaConsumer.com or by calling 1-888-834-9969.

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