In addition, 25 federal, state and local agencies filed 87 complaints as part of the major crackdown.
In a statement, Andrew Smith, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said, “We’re all fed up with the tens of billions of illegal robocalls we get every year. Today’s joint effort shows that combatting this scourge remains a top priority for law enforcement agencies around the nation.”
On the other hand, Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, commented, “Every year, our office gets more consumer complaints about unwanted robocalls than just about any other issue. At best, these calls represent a nuisance for families just wanting to enjoy peace and privacy without needless disturbances interrupting their routines. At worst, they represent scams that successfully steal people’s identities or hard-earned money. In Indiana, we are quite serious about stopping illegal robocalls, and our alliances with such partners as the FTC will prove a valuable asset in this mission.”
