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In this bulletin:
- FTC and FCC send joint letters to additional VoIP providers warning against ‘routing and transmitting’ illegal coronavirus-related robocalls
- FTC-FCC warning letters suggest a different kind of distancing
- Finding a furry friend in the era of COVID-19
- Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) consumer complaint data
FTC and FCC send joint letters to additional VoIP providers warning against ‘routing and transmitting’ illegal coronavirus-related robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission today sent joint letters with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to three companies providing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, warning them that routing and transmitting illegal coronavirus-related scam robocalls is itself illegal and may lead to federal law enforcement against them.
FTC-FCC warning letters suggest a different kind of distancing
Just as consumers are engaging in social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19, businesses, too, should distance themselves from companies using robocalls to spread coronavirus-related scams. That’s the message of joint warning letters just sent by the FTC and the Federal Communications Commission. These aren’t the first letters to VoIP service providers, but there’s something different this time.
Finding a furry friend in the era of COVID-19
If you’ve been thinking about adding a pet to your family, now may be a good time. In addition to pets offering unconditional love, companionship, and amusement, studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets has health benefits. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels.
Updated Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer Complaint Data
Today, the FTC published its latest edition of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Consumer Complaint Data on its website.
As of May 19, 2020:
- 49,989 Overall Reports
- $36.68M Total Fraud Loss
- $470 Median Fraud Loss
See more data in the daily complaint data post.
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