A significant initiative called the RoboCall Roundup Operation has seen participation from 51 attorney generals, spearheaded by the Anti-RoboCall Litigation Task Force.
This task force is focused on putting an end to unlawful robocalls—automated calls that deliver pre-recorded messages. These calls are becoming more prevalent, particularly in smaller communities, which has raised concerns.
Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays commented, “These telecom companies are intentionally allowing fraudulent robocalls to navigate through their systems.” She emphasized that they’ve overlooked essential federal standards, effectively enabling scammers to reach residents in Arizona. “That’s no longer acceptable. My office will not stand by while businesses profit from robocalls and put our communities at risk.”
The operation has sent warning letters to 37 different voice providers, urging them to adhere to federal laws and halt the routing of illegal robocalls through their networks.
As stated, some voice providers did not respond to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) traceback request. These providers are either listed in the FCC’s Robocall mitigation database or have submitted necessary plans to counteract robocalls.
The letters indicate that attorney generals can enforce both federal and state laws, compelling providers to respond within 21 days with their compliance strategies.
“North Carolinians face millions of intrusive robocalls daily. These telecom companies are not adhering to regulations designed to protect us,” said another official. “We’re giving these companies three weeks to get in line so we can shield our citizens from these bothersome and unlawful calls.”
Formed in 2022, the anti-robocall litigation task force includes Attorney General Jackson, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
Attorney General Jackson noted that, in 2025, North Carolina experienced an average of nearly 150 robocalls per person.
Furthermore, 99 companies that “handle traffic for these 37 providers” have also been notified.
In a related statement issued on August 6th, the FCC remarked, “The 185 Non-Compliant Voice Service Providers have been flagged as not in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Robocall Mitigation Database.” This action prohibits other voice providers from utilizing calls from their networks.
