Andrew Yang Policy on ROBO-CALLING TEXT LINE

[Sherman A1]

Robo-calling has become somewhere between an irritation and harassment for millions of Americans. Companies have determined that the cost of a robo-call is zero so if even a handful generate sales leads they pay off. This has led to many of us tuning out our phones and regarding people reaching out to us with suspicion as we pick up to hear an automated voice pitching us something we don’t need.

Our attention is valuable, and companies that occupy it should be improving our lives. If they are simply wasting our time there needs to be some disincentive or deterrent.

As President, I will initiate a robo-calling text line. If you receive a robo-call that you feel was a waste of your time, simply forward the number that called you to our robo-call investigations line (800-ROBOCAL). The FCC will follow up with the company that called you. If the FCC receives numerous complaints about a particular company, they will issue significant fines. This will quickly discourage companies from adopting marketing tactics that customers find unpleasant or unwelcome.

"It’s ridiculous that companies can call us all day every day pitching us unwelcome services, particularly when the calls are automated. Our time is the most valuable resource we have. Companies need to value our time the same way that we do. If you call me you'd better be human."



https://www.yang2020.com/policies/robo-calling-text-line/

[PoliticAverse]

1. Forget the give everybody $1,000 thing., he should campaign on this robo-call plan alone.

We're coming for you "Rachel from card services"!

[Sherman A1]

4. Hello, My name is Peggy

Supervisor, Very Nice!

[The Mouth]

2. It won't do any good

as they can easily spoof any number.

Some people get robocalled from what caller ID says is their OWN number.

Nice sentiment, though.

[Sherman A1]

3. Never say Never

Technology can work both ways.