Apple, Amazon and FPL used in robocall fraud schemes
Intimidating robocall messages that claim to be from major brands like Apple, Amazon and Norton Security have prompted state attorney generals in North Carolina and Michigan to form a partnership with California-based YouMail Inc. to trace and prosecute phone carriers and the people behind the calls.
🔓How to stop those annoying robocalls
The coronavirus pandemic has given phone scammers yet another opportunity to use robocalls to prey on consumers. But some new laws have been enacted to help put a stop to all those annoying calls. Plus, Consumer Reports says there are some simple things you can do, too.
Fighting back against robocall scammers
Robocalls aren’t just annoying; they can be the first step in stealing your money. In “Rage Against Robocalls,” Consumer Reports explores hidden scams. Consumers Union, the magazine’s advocacy arm, is launching a new campaign to fight back. Tim Marvin, the grassroots organizer for Consumers Union, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the charge.
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