"The Federal Communications Commission today adopted an item seeking to strengthen its 'Know-Your-Customer' (KYC) rules for voice service providers. By screening new and renewing customers, originating voice service providers are in the best position to prevent scammers and other bad actors from flooding telecommunications networks with illegal calls."
"Stopping illegal calls is the FCC's top consumer protection priority, and the agency is taking a holistic approach by attacking them at every point in their lifecycle. This includes stopping illegal calls before they enter the phone network, requiring providers to block unwanted or illegal calls, and giving consumers more information about the calls they receive."
"Potential measures include new requirements for providers to verify customer identities-including name, address, government ID, and alternative phone numbers-before enabling service. Commission rules already require originating providers to take 'affirmative, effective' measures to 'know its customers,' and ensure that its services are not used to originate illegal call traffic."
The FCC has adopted measures to enhance 'Know-Your-Customer' rules for voice service providers to prevent illegal calls. By screening customers, providers can better block scammers. The FCC's approach includes stopping illegal calls before they enter networks, requiring providers to block unwanted calls, and informing consumers about incoming calls. Proposed measures include stricter customer verification standards. Current rules mandate providers to know their customers and prevent illegal call traffic, but enforcement is lacking. The FCC seeks to assess violations based on illegal call volume and enhance KYC to deter criminal use of communication networks.
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