Federal regulators on Wednesday announced nearly $7.7 million in settlements with six companies -- including Craftmatic Industries and ADT Security Services -- accused of calling people on the national Do Not Call list. The Federal Trade Commission said Craftmatic, maker of adjustable beds, would pay the biggest fine -- $4.4 million in civil penalties. ADT agreed to a $2 million settlement, the FTC said. The four other companies were: Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Alarm King, Direct Security Services and Guardian Communications. "By bringing enforcement actions, like those announced today, we will ensure that the small number of bad actors pay a price for not adhering to the law and respecting consumers' privacy," said FTC chairwoman Deborah Platt Majoras. 'Market District' coming
WASHINGTON - The cherished dinner hour void of telemarketers could vanish next year for millions of people when phone numbers begin dropping off the national Do Not Call list. The Federal Trade Commission, which oversees the list, says there is a simple fix. But some lawmakers think it is a hassle to expect people to re-register their phone numbers every five years.
WASHINGTON Federal regulators on Wednesday announced nearly $7.7 million in settlements with six companies including Craftmatic Industries and ADT Security Services accused of calling people on the national Do Not Call list. The Federal Trade Commission said Craftmatic Industries Inc., maker of adjustable beds, would pay the biggest fine $4.4 million in civil penalties. ADT agreed to a $2 million settlement, the FTC said.
WASHINGTON - The nation's second largest satellite TV provider - Dish Network - is being sued by the federal government for alleged violations of the national Do Not Call Registry. The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused Dish Network of making thousands of phone calls to people on the Do Not Call list. The FTC said Dish is the biggest violator to date, based on the number of complaints to the agency.
You may not want to answer the phone if it starts ringing more often - especially during the dinner hour. That could happen as soon as next spring, if you're one of the millions of consumers who leaped at the chance to block telemarketing calls when the Federal Trade Commission established its nationwide "Do Not Call" list in June 2003.
WASHINGTON -- The cherished dinner hour void of telemarketers could vanish next year for millions of people when phone numbers begin dropping off the national Do Not Call list. The Federal Trade Commission, which oversees the list, says there is a simple fix. But some lawmakers think it is a hassle to expect people to re-register their phone numbers every five years.
WASHINGTON -- The cherished dinner hour void of telemarketers could vanish next year for millions of people when phone numbers begin dropping off the national Do Not Call list. The Federal Trade Commission, which oversees the list, says there is a simple fix. But some lawmakers think it is a hassle to expect people to re-register their phone numbers every five years.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The cherished dinner hour void of telemarketers could vanish next year for millions of people when phone numbers begin dropping off the national Do Not Call list. The Federal Trade Commission, which oversees the list, says there is a simple fix. But some lawmakers think it is a hassle to expect people to re-register their phone numbers every five years.
A reminder: Ohio's Do-Not-Call Senate Bill 28 was signed into law in January 2004. The law allows Ohioans to avoid telemarketing calls made within the state by registering on the national do-not-call list. To register, call Federal Trade Commission, toll-free 888-382- 1222. Or register on line at www.donotcall.gov. Under the legislation, Ohio's attorney general is empowered to file complaints in state court, enforce state and federal telemarketing laws, conduct investigations and recover damages or civil penalties. Ohio consumers need only register with the national registry to stop both interstate and intrastate sales calls and faxes.
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