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Verizon Fights Back Against Mobile Phone Spam

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the corporate-cheerleading-is-ok-this-time dept.

The Register is reporting that Verizon filed two separate lawsuits earlier this week against companies it claims spammed their customers with automated telemarketing calls. In addition to seeking a cease and desist, they are also apparently seeking "monetary damages."

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  1. I wish... by connah0047 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wish I had to deal with phone spam instead of bad service. I signed a two year contract with Verizon and all I say on my phone all the time is, "Can you hear me now?" ...guess you can't sue them for false advertising.