Fighting Scams and Illegal Robocalls
Stopping scams and illegal robocalls is a serious issue for consumers, and our USTelecom member companies, industry partners, and folks at the FCC, FTC, DOJ and state Attorneys General offices are investing time and resources to fight back.
Resources
Tips | Protect Yourself from Scams and Illegal Robocalls
Valuable tips to protect yourself from scam calls and what to do if your are scammed.
Issue Brief | Illegal Robocalls and Call-Based Fraud
USTelecom and its members are at the forefront of the fight against illegal calls, including illegal robocalls and call-based fraud. The industry has championed, developed, and deployed powerful analytics-based call blocking and labeling tools, as well as a call authentication framework that has led to a substantial reduction in “spoofed” calls.
The Industry Traceback Group
The USTelecom-led Industry Traceback Group (ITG) has played a central and ever-growing role in the battle against illegal calls robocalls. Providers, working with government and law enforcement, have made great strides in reducing the number of fraudulent robocalls.
Call Labeling and Blocking Points of Contact
Providers and their analytics partners have established mechanisms for callers to seek redress to fix any inadvertent call labeling or blocking concerns, as well as to register their numbers in the first instance.