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Amazon and other retailers are under investigation by authorities. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Charged with marketing and selling prohibited equipment.
NBC News reported that the investigation involved the marketing and sale of illegal electronic devices, including radio frequency jamming devices, and resulted in the discovery of nine independent individuals. Amazon Seller Jammers are also on sale these days.
The media previously reported that several online retailers and drone technology companies are selling radio frequency jammers as drone deterrents and privacy tools, violating federal laws that prohibit the sale of such devices to U.S. consumers. It was reported. This device could be used to disable security cameras, block Wi-Fi networks, and interfere with other communications and signals.
The FCC said in a statement that it “continues multiple investigations into retailers, including Amazon, for potential violations of Commission rules related to the marketing and sale of devices without proper FCC authorization.” said in a statement.
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The Federal Communications Commission is investigating Amazon and other retailers for allegedly selling prohibited devices. (Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Amazon did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.
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The FCC’s website states that it “operates, manufactures, imports, markets, and sells radar, global positioning systems (GPS), and equipment designed to interfere with or interfere with licensed radio communications.” Masu. mobile phone communication” is prohibited under the Communications Act 1934 (as amended).
It added: “These jamming devices pose significant risks.” Public security May compromise other wireless communication services. ”
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Amazon is reportedly under investigation by the FCC for selling unlicensed jamming devices. (Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Image/LightRocket, Getty Images/Getty Images)
The Communications Act requires that radio transmitting devices have a valid FCC authorization or license, but jamming devices cannot be licensed by the FCC because their primary purpose is to interfere with radio communications.
The FCC’s website also states that “as a result of past crackdowns, jammers are rarely sold by domestic companies and are now sold almost exclusively online by foreign retailers.”
The FCC’s last updated enforcement warning in April 2020 states that “jamming devices prevent you and others from making 9-1-1 and other emergency calls and pose a significant risk to public safety communications.” “It may not only lead to the effects of the virus, but may also interfere with other forms.” About daily communication. ”
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The FCC enforces the ban on the sale of jamming signals under the Communications Act. (Reuters/Andrew Kelly/Reuters Photo)
It added: “There are no exceptions for use in businesses, classrooms, residences, or vehicles.”local law enforcement There is no independent authority to use jamming devices, and there are certain limited exceptions for use by federal law enforcement.
“Using or selling a jammer in the United States can result in hefty fines, seizure of illegal equipment, and criminal punishment including imprisonment,” the FCC enforcement bulletin added.
Reuters contributed to this report.
