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FCC adopts new rules against 'robocalls'

(AP) -- The federal government is cracking down on "robocalls," those automated phone calls with the tendency to interrupt Sunday dinners and otherwise annoy consumers.

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gov't addresses 'robocall' annoyance with new ban

(AP) -- Americans tired of having their dinners interrupted by phone calls touting car warranties or vacation packages will soon get some relief.

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created Aug 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Alleged robo-calling may have significantly impacted voting

In a new paper, a Simon Fraser University economist finds that robo-calling, if the phenomenon did occur, could have significantly influenced voter turnout and ballot results in the last federal election. ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 13, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Election 'robocalls' probe targets PayPal

Canada's elections watchdog focused Tuesday on online payments company PayPal's records as part of a probe of "robocalls" that misdirected voters to fake polling stations during last year's election.

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created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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