Ask The DA: Telemarketing robocalls
Automated robocalls launched by telemarketers have resurfaced as a concern, and have been happening even though your telephone number was added to the Federal “Do Not Call” registry (donotcall.gov).
Generally, such calls have been banned since 2009 with limited exceptions such as those for informational purposes like prescription drug refills, medical appointments, school closings and flight cancellations, for example.
Robocalls have become a growing area of fraud as thieves are making these calls in an attempt to gain personal information from honest, law-abiding citizens in order to commit identity theft with potentially devastating financial consequences.