The FCC is trying to stop annoying auto warranty spam calls

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New steps are being taken by the FCC to stop auto warranty calls. If you feel like you get a lot of them, you are not alone: the FCC believes that more than 8 billion of them have been generated by just a few entities since the beginning of the year.

According to an FCC press release, the calls have been generated from an operation consisting of Roy Cox, Jr., and his associates. Some carriers have been told by the FCC to stop carrying the calls and all networks have been told to be on the lookout for it.

The agency has opened a formal case to investigate the calls for possible legal violations, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit to fight the scheme.

Billions of auto warrantyrobo calls came from a single campaign. It's Billions. The FCC chairwoman made a statement. One of the top complaints we get from consumers is auto warranty scam.

Even though I don't own a car, I get a lot of auto warranty calls and I'm hoping these moves will slow them down. We have a guide on how to stop annoying phone calls.