Watchdog warns robocalls scandal raises privacy concerns - CBC.ca
May 18th
Globe and MailWatchdog warns robocalls scandal raises privacy concernsCBC.caThe continuing robocalls investigation highlights concerns over how political parties use private, personal information, says a new research report commissioned by the federal pri…
Paying for Robo-Calls - New York Times (blog)
May 18th
Paying for Robo-CallsNew York Times (blog)By LINCOLN CAPLAN Say you buy a new cell phone, and immediately start getting robo-calls from a debt collector. You're not the intended recipient of the calls—they're for the deadbeat who owned the number …
Tracking down Rachel and stopping her robo-calls - Fort Worth Star Telegram
May 17th
Tracking down Rachel and stopping her robo-callsFort Worth Star TelegramMillions of Americans want to pull the plug on your constant robo-calling. The Watchdog's No. 1 source of complaints in recent months is these prerecorded calls from Rachel or oth…
That political survey robo-call you just got? It's a scam - ITworld.com
May 17th
abc13.comThat political survey robo-call you just got? It's a scamITworld.comIf a group called Political Opinions of America calls you, hang up. They're really just trying to sell you a timeshare. By Dan Tynan Add a new comment May 17, 2012, 1:26 …
Tories seek to have robocalls challenge thrown out of court - Ottawa Citizen
May 16th
Tories seek to have robocalls challenge thrown out of courtOttawa CitizenHamilton, of the Toronto firm Cassels Brock, has been kept busy during the robocalls affair. He has sat in on several interviews between party staff and Elections Canada and acted as…
Conservatives asking court to quash Council of Canadians robocalls claim. - Canada.com
May 16th
National PostConservatives asking court to quash Council of Canadians robocalls claim.Canada.comHamilton, of the Toronto firm Cassels Brock, has been kept busy during the robocalls affair. He sat in on several interviews between party staff and Elections …
Negative campaign robo calls traced to Katz's former business phone - NorthJersey.com
May 16th
Negative campaign robo calls traced to Katz's former business phoneNorthJersey.comBY HOWARD PROSNITZ TEANECK - Robo calls made on Monday, May 7, the day before the council election, by a man identifying himself as Warren Hodges, urging residents not t…
Is it just me, or are schools abusing their robo-calling privileges? - Chicago Tribune (blog)
May 16th
Is it just me, or are schools abusing their robo-calling privileges?Chicago Tribune (blog)I don't think our high school even HAS robo-calling (not that it matters, because all three of mine have now graduated). But Illinois State does -- and public sa…
Compass Colorado, Conservative Political Group, Robocalls On Civil Unions ... - Huffington Post
May 14th
Kansas City StarCompass Colorado, Conservative Political Group, Robocalls On Civil Unions ...Huffington Post"I'm calling you today to let you know about Gov. John Hickenlooper's special legislative session promoting his divisive social agenda…
Fla. city uses robocalls to fight nuisance signs - BusinessWeek
May 10th
Fla. city uses robocalls to fight nuisance signsBusinessWeek"These people want us to call them, so let's call them so much their head spins," said Bober, who bought a $300 software program in March that makes robocalls to the businesses. The…