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Abstract
Since 1991, Congress has attempted to limit unwanted phone calls through legislative efforts. However, past and current laws remain ineffective as scam call complaints continue to increase while the harm of these calls remains severe. Currently, the laws affecting telecommunication regulation focus on reactive measures rather than preventative solutions. Most recently, Congress has passed the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act, which will require telecommunication companies to implement SHAKEN/STIR technology to end scam calls before they reach consumers. While this is the most progressive legislation addressing scam calls, this Note will suggest that phone numbers be registered to all end users, in order to hold callers accountable and bad actors liable.
Recommended Citation
Katherine Teng,
UNMASKING THE VILLAIN: EXPOSING SCAMMERS’ IDENTITIES TO DEFEAT HARMFUL CALLS,
14 Brook. J. Corp. Fin. & Com. L.
367
(2020).
Available at:
https://brooklynworks.brooklaw.edu/bjcfcl/vol14/iss2/7
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