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FTC to Ban Most 'Robocalls'

Source: Asian Wall Street Journal

Singapore : Singapore | 3 months ago

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Prerecorded commercial telemarketing calls, known as robocalls, will be illegal starting Tuesday unless the telemarketer has obtained permission in writing from those being called, the Federal Trade Commission said Thursday. The new rule prohibits robocalls whether or not consumers previously...

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