AG Fitch calls on FCC to improve the Robocall Mitigation Database

Attorney General Fitch joined a bipartisan coalition with 49 other attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to make improvements to its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) that would help curb illegal robocalls. “My office is aggressively fighting illegal robocalls and texts, but we need stronger federal help to stop them. These calls and texts are more than a nuisance, they are often a gateway for scams,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “State attorneys general need the FCC to be a strong partner to help protect consumers and put an end to these intrusive and potentially dangerous calls and texts.” Voice service providers must register on the RMD, which went live in 2021, to operate in the United States. The attorneys general are urging the FCC to improve the effectiveness of the RMD by strengthening filing obligations, making this tool a barrier to entry for bad actors and reducing illegal call traffic.

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