Hearings

Stopping Fraudulent Robocall Scams: Can More Be Done?

July 10, 2013
10:00 AM Russell Senate Office Building 253

Feature Image: 2 Oversight&InvestigationsWASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. titled, “Stopping Fraudulent Robocall Scams: Can More Be Done?” The hearing will examine the consumer harm associated with fraudulent robocalls; the effectiveness of regulations and law enforcement in stopping these calls; and the feasibility of technological solutions aimed at preventing fraudulent robocalls from reaching vulnerable consumers.

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Testimony

  • Ms. Lois Greisman

    Associate Director, Division of Marketing Practices
    Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
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  • Mr. Eric Bash

    Associate Bureau Chief, Enforcement Bureau
    Federal Communications Commission
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Witness Panel 2

  • Mr. Kevin G. Rupy

    Senior Director, Law and Policy
    United States Telecom Association
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  • Mr. Michael F. Altschul

    Senior Vice President and General Counsel
    CTIA - The Wireless Association
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  • Mr. Matthew Stein

    Chief Technology Officer
    Primus Telecommunications Inc.
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  • Mr. Aaron Foss

    Freelance Software Developer
    Nomorobo
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