Robocall
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Robocall is American pejorative jargon for an automated telemarketing phone call which uses both a computerized autodialer and a computer-delivered recorded message. The implication is that a "robocall" resembles a telephone call from a robot.
Some states (23 according to DMNews) have laws that distinguish political robocalls from other kinds of political telemarketing. For example, in Indiana and North Dakota, automated telemarketing calls are illegal.[1][2] In NH, political robocalls are allowed –- except when the recipient is in the National Do Not Call Registry.[3] Many states require the disclosure of who paid for the call, often requiring such notice be recorded in the candidate's own voice.
FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ [1] UPI, November 5, 2006.
- ^ [2] DMNews, "States enforce limits on robocalls"
- ^ [3] Concord Monitor, November 5, 2006. "Repeat calls not from Hodes"
- ^ FTC.GOV
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[edit] External link
- James, Frank (November 6, 2006) GOP 'robocalls' enrage Democrats, ChicagoTribune.com news blog
