The FCC Adopts New Rules to Prevent Scam Calls

The recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its Know-Your-Customer rules for voice service providers is a welcome move in the fight against scam calls. As someone who's spent countless hours dealing with unwanted robocalls, I can attest that this change could make a significant difference in reducing the number of nuisance calls we receive.

This new rule will require voice service providers to implement additional security measures and verify customer identities more effectively. According to the FCC, these strengthened rules will significantly reduce the number of scam calls. For consumers like me, this means less time spent dealing with scammers trying to sell us something or extract our personal info. It also suggests that the costs associated with implementing and maintaining these new security protocols won't be passed on to consumers.

If you're a cord-cutter like me who's already struggling to keep up with streaming subscriptions, consider rotating through different services or using a single app aggregator to simplify your bill payments. With scammers less likely to succeed in calling or texting you directly, you might be able to negotiate lower rates for these services or find better deals elsewhere.