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Don't Fall for the 90# Telephone Scam
May 9, 2011
The old traditional (wired) phone scam involving the 90# buttons on your business telephone is...
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Complaints About Broadcast Journalism
May 20, 2011
Background Every year, the FCC receives a wide variety of comments and complaints from consumers...
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Complaints About Broadcast Advertising
May 20, 2011
Background The FCC receives numerous complaints from consumers about broadcast advertising. These...
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Children's Educational Television
May 19, 2011
Background Recent data indicates that children in the United States on average spend more than...
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Call Splashing
May 19, 2011
What is Call Splashing When you place a long distance call from a public phone (a payphone, hotel...
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Beware of Auto Warranty Scams
May 10, 2011
Recently, the FCC Consumer Center has noticed an increase in complaints and inquiries from...
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900 Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services
May 19, 2011
Background Due to complaints of widespread abuse involving calls to 900 numbers, or "pay-per-call...
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Truth About Wireless Phones and the National Do-Not-Call List
May 24, 2011
You may be one of many consumers who have received emails saying you're about to be assaulted by...
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Unwanted Telephone Marketing Calls
May 25, 2011
Background Has your evening quiet time or dinner been interrupted by a call from a telemarketer?...
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Review of the Broadcast Ownership Rules
May 9, 2011
Background The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sets limits on the number of broadcast...
