IL SR0824

Urges consumers to educate themselves on resources available to identify and eliminate unwanted robocalls and text messages.

Recommends consumers register their phone numbers with the National Do Not Call Registry at https://www.donotcall.gov.

Advises consumers to avoid answering unknown numbers, not to provide personal information to callers, and to verify calls by hanging up and calling back the organization directly.

Directs consumers to FCC and U.S. Telecom Association resources for guidance on stopping robocalls and protecting against spoofing.

Urges the FCC, Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Telecom Association, and telecommunications industry to continue monitoring and implementing enforcement measures to reduce unwanted calls and fraud.