FCC, FTC Jointly Target Illegal Robocalls

The FCC and the FTC said they plan a policy forum March 23 and a technology expo April 23 on efforts to curb illegal robocalls and caller ID spoofing. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai views blocking unwanted calls as a top priority (see 1802210032). “They are the number one consumer complaint at the FCC,” Pai said Wednesday. “We’re committed to confronting this problem using every tool.” The workshop starts at 9:30 a.m. at FCC headquarters, the expo 10 a.m. at Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St. NW in Washington.