Attorney General Raúl Torrez, in collaboration with the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force, has issued warning notices to four telecom companies identified as major contributors to illegal robocall traffic in the United States. The Task Force, which includes 51 attorneys general and was established in 2022, is led by North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
"Robocalls aren’t just a daily nuisance — they create real vulnerability for people who are simply trying to go about their lives," said Attorney General Raúl Torrez. He emphasized that these calls are designed to deceive and exploit individuals, making it difficult to differentiate between scams and legitimate calls. Torrez also highlighted the need for telecom carriers and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance consumer protection measures.
The Task Force's investigation into illegal robocalls involves analyzing call traffic data from industry and law enforcement sources. When evidence suggests a provider or entity is involved in transmitting high volumes of illegal or suspicious robocalls, a warning notice is issued. Recently, notices were sent to Bandwidth, Inteliquent, Lumen, and Peerless. Since November 2023, 65 companies have received such notices.
The Task Force has previously urged the FCC to bolster its Robocall Mitigation Database. The latest actions align with efforts to reduce fraudulent robocalls nationwide.
To assist New Mexicans in identifying scams like robocall frauds, the New Mexico Department of Justice offers resources on its website at NMDOJ.gov. This information aims to help consumers recognize scams and avoid becoming victims.
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