FCC Adopts NPRM on 1-Ring Phone Scams, Upgraded After NOI Circulated
The FCC seeks comment on how to curb one-ring scams in Tuesday's Daily Digest. The NPRM asked how the FCC "can work effectively with federal, state, and foreign law enforcement and other government agencies to combat one-ring scams." It wants…
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to know how to help consumers avoid the scams, how to encourage voice service providers to block the calls, how to work with entities that provide call-blocking services, and what obligations international gateway providers should have. The FCC wants commenters to consider suggestions' cost-effectiveness. The item in docket 20-93 was in the notice of inquiry stage when it circulated earlier this month (see 2004100054). "That’s hardly moving with the urgency that a growing scam like this requires," Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said. "So I am pleased that my colleagues agreed to my request to fast track this effort and turn it into" an NPRM. Commissioner Geoffrey Starks also issued a statement of support.