Finally, some possible relief from those unwanted telemarketer calls! The FCC is continuing to crack down on robocalls, adopting new regulations this week. The new policies will help prevent calls that originate overseas, by requiring 'gateway' providers to use its authentication technology and Robocall Mitigation Database. The agency says over 65% of robocalls last year came from foreign countries. How many robocalls do you get in a typical week? I feel like these have increased a lot over the past few months and it is super annoying. MORE from nextgov.com.
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