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The Federal Communications Commission announced today the Commission will release robocall and telemarketing consumer complaint data weekly to help developers build and improve "do-not-disturb" technologies that allow consumers to block or filter unwanted calls and texts. The data, including originating phone numbers of telemarketers and automated robocalls, will be released and available on the FCC's Consumer Help Center's website.
"Consumers want and deserve effective tools to empower them to choose the calls and texts they receive. This data will help improve do-not-disturb technologies so they can provide the best service for consumers," said Alison Kutler, chief of the FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, which manages consumer complaints. "As we encourage providers to offer these services, and as the Commission recently made clear that there are no legal barriers to doing so, we continue to look for ways to help facilitate important consumer tools."
(Score: 1) by tftp on Monday October 26 2015, @12:07AM
I am indeed aware that by hanging up on them I give them more time to victimize someone else. But I am not willing to be a honeypot.
While you are solving that, can you stop door knockers, charity muggers, online advertising and the intrusive commercials being inserted into the middle of a show I am watching on TV.
I solved the TV show problem many years ago. But I won't tell you how, because my method causes irritation to some on /. and SN :-) I am largely free of unwanted offers these days.