The Simple Solution to End Robocalls in Just One Hour
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The Rise of Robocalls
If you’re like most individuals, you’re inundated with robocalls. These automated calls number in the billions each month, and there’s little sign that this trend will diminish. To gain insight into the deceitful tactics employed by robocall scammers, you can listen to recordings of their pitches. While there are companies dedicated to combating robocalls, their methods often focus on symptoms rather than addressing the core issue.
Surprisingly, it is possible to halt robocalls within an hour. Here’s how: U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel could convene a conference call with executives from leading telecommunications companies like Verizon, AT&T, Spectrum, Comcast, CenturyLink, and T-Mobile. During this call, they would be given one hour to put an end to these calls.
The telecom CEOs might protest, claiming it’s impossible. Garland and Rosenworcel would then respond: “We are aware that you possess the technology to achieve this. You know exactly where these calls are initiated, and you are profiting from them. You have 30 days to eliminate 90% of these calls, or we will revoke your operating licenses.”
And just like that, within a month, robocalls would cease.
It truly is that straightforward. Do you believe the telecom companies would allow billions of calls to traverse their networks if they couldn't profit from them?
What’s required to end robocalls is a firm judicial stance. Unfortunately, Garland and Rosenworcel seem to lack this resolve, and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein certainly does as well.
Stein vs. Articul8
Recently, Stein filed a lawsuit against Articul8, a one-person operation based in Dallas, Texas, aiming to curb robocalls in North Carolina. If you're unfamiliar with Articul8, it’s important to note that targeting such a small entity is equivalent to the Houston police arresting a minor drug dealer, expecting that to dismantle the global drug trade. It’s either naïve or a significant misstep in judicial priorities.
An examination of the lawsuit reveals that Stein is well aware of the robocall dilemma and its management. However, if he were serious about resolving the issue, he would reach out to Garland and Rosenworcel to collaborate on a more effective solution, rather than pursuing a minor vendor.
The goal of the lawsuit is to obtain permanent injunctive relief, civil penalties, attorney fees, and associated costs. Yet, it raises the question: why target a company with limited assets when Stein could pursue the major telecoms, which have vast financial resources? Even if the lawsuit were to favor Stein, it would result in no tangible benefits for the residents of North Carolina. It is baffling that he chose to go after a non-entity while overlooking the real offenders.
If one were to replace the names in Stein’s 50-page complaint against Articul8 with those of the significant telecom companies, the complaint would remain entirely valid. So why pursue a minor player instead of the major culprits?
The Financial Incentive Behind Robocalls
The root of this issue is financial. Telecom companies profit from robocalls. Any attempts by regulators or lawmakers to curtail the robocall epidemic will face a barrage of lobbying efforts.
The technology required to stop robocalls is readily available, and the telecom companies possess it.
The courage to implement this technology exists; however, Garland, Rosenworcel, and Stein seem to lack the necessary resolve.
Chapter 2: Effective Solutions to Combat Robocalls
In this video, "How to Stop 99% of Spam Robocalls Right Now," you'll learn practical steps you can take today to significantly reduce robocalls.
This video, "How to Stop Robocalls," provides insights into effective strategies and technologies available to combat unwanted calls.