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Nice to see that the FTC recognizes what an incredible nuisance telemarketers are, but hard to cheer for them as politicians are not only allowed to use robodia
by aresant 14y ago
Nice to see that the FTC recognizes what an incredible nuisance telemarketers are, but hard to cheer for them as politicians are not only allowed to use robodialers, they are exempt from abiding by the Do Not Call list.
Why? Because they are not "included in the definition of telemarketing".
Source - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm
Oh, ok. Doesn't seem like any sort of a conflict of interest at play here.
- jrochkind1 14y agoAmount of times I've gotten a robocall from a politician so far: 0 Amount of times I've gotten a robocall from Rachel at Cardholder Services -- approximately twice a week for the past four months. Why would I be annoyed at politician robocalls I don't get?
- dbecker 14y agoThe exemption for politicians is beyond the FTC's control. That exemption was written into law by the house and senate.