iDentidad Telecom accused of transmitting illegal robocalls
of ConsumerAffairsA company called iDentidad Telecom is in trouble with the Federal Communications Commission and 51 attorneys general representing all the states plus the District of Columbia.
The coalition send a warning letter to iDentidad, which is accused oftransmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic, including robocalls thatimpersonated government officials andimitated a hotline used by the Illinois Attorney Generals office.
Some of the calls impersonated government officials andimitated a hotline used by the Illinois Attorney Generals office.
In the warning letter, the AGs warned the company that it needs to stoptransmittingany unlawful call traffic immediately. Originating and transmitting illegal robocalls violatesthe Telephone Consumer Protection Act,the Telemarketing Sales Rule,the Truth in Caller ID Act, and other state consumer protection laws.
Consumers deserve to know that the voice on the other end of the line is precisely who they claim to be. Robocalls arent just frustrating, they canresult inserious financial harmand the impersonation of government officials,said California Attorney General Bonta.
A gateway provider
The AGs say that iDentidad is a gateway provider responsible for funneling high-volume robocall campaignsfrom outside the countryinto the U.S., including a large number of illegal or suspicious calls involvingIRS/Social Security Administration government imposters, utility scams, and financial scams.
The letter warns iDentidad that ifthey dont stop routing suspicious or illegal robocall traffic, the attorneys general may take legal action including seeking damages, civil penalties, and injunctions.
In addition to the warning letter, the FCC also sent a cease-and-desist to iDentidad demanding that it immediately stop supporting illegal robocall traffic on its network.
A copy of the letter is available here.
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Posted: 2024-10-21 17:57:52
