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Proposed Rule

Telemarketing Sales Rule

Agency
FTC
Document Number
2024-07182
Published
April 16, 2024
Effective Date
-

Abstract

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") proposes to amend the Telemarketing Sales Rule ("Rule") to extend its coverage to inbound telemarketing calls by consumers to technical support services--i.e., calls that consumers make in response to an advertisement through any medium or to a direct mail solicitation. The proposed amendment is necessary in light of the widespread deception and consumer injury caused by tech support scams. The amendment would provide the Commission with the ability to obtain stronger relief in cases involving tech support scams, including civil penalties and consumer redress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2024-07182 Federal Register document?
Document 2024-07182 is a Proposed Rule published by the Federal Trade Commission in the Federal Register on April 16, 2024. The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") proposes to amend the Telemarketing Sales Rule ("Rule") to extend its coverage to inbound telemarketing calls by consumers to technical support services--i.e., calls that consumers make in response to an advertisement through any medium or to a direct mail solicitation. The proposed amendment is necessary in light of the widespread deception and consumer injury caused by tech support scams. The amendment would provide the Commission with the ability to obtain stronger relief in cases involving tech support scams, including civil penalties and consumer redress. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/16/2024-07182/telemarketing-sales-rule.
Is document 2024-07182 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2024-07182 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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