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Reason
Meagan O'Rourke

Robocalls Are Annoying. Eroding Privacy Is Not the Right Way To Stop Them.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to stop pesky robocallers, but its proposed fix might make it extremely difficult for Americans to have burner phones.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has stated combating robocalls is the agency's "top consumer protection priority," and the agency claims a proposed rule unveiled in May would ensure "that providers cannot turn a blind eye while U.S. phone networks are exploited and Americans are defrauded."

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