Federal Communications Commission’s new rule gives consumers the opportunity to opt out of receiving automated-dial or robocalls, as well as spam text messages. The new rule allows banks and healthcare organizations to place calls or texts to consumers, without their prior consent, to alert them of potential fraud. The American Bankers Association last week said it was pleased with the one-time exemption for banks, pointing out that ensuring consumers receive timely notifications about possible data breaches and fraud is critical. But other experts say the FCC’s exemptions pose new concerns.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/fcc-allows-exemption-for-fraud-alerts-a-8330