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FCC adopts new rules to shut down illegal robocalls

WATCH: Phone companies have until Sept. 28 to tell FCC how its reducing robocalls WATCH: Phone companies have until Sept. 28 to tell FCC how its reducing robocalls

The FCC is continuing to crack down on robocalls, adopting new regulations this week.

The new policies will help prevent calls that originate overseas, by requiring ‘gateway’ providers to use its authentication technology and Robocall Mitigation Database.

The agency says over 65% of robocalls last year came from foreign countries.

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