consumer protection

The FCC is proposing a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers compare voice service providers on how well they protect against illegal robocalls. Public comment is open on which providers should be rated and what metrics should define the score.

The FCC is alerting consumers to a growing scam in which callers pose as FCC officials and threaten legal action over supposedly flagged phone numbers. Learn the warning signs and the steps the agency recommends to avoid becoming a target.