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The FCC has received a number of petitions for waivers on opt-out notices in fax advertising, specifically in areas where the sender believes prior permission exists. To quote the FCC’s summary, Specifically, the Petitioners seek retroactive waivers of the opt-out notice requirement for fax ads they sent where prior express invitation or permission had allegedly been […]
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A few after the FCC released a “clarification” order of opt-out notices being required on advertising faxes even for pre-existing business relationships, the National Law Review is reporting that “Three petitioners have already filed petitions for review appealing the FCC’s order and specifically questioned the FCC’s authority to
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Eastern Wake News is reporting that 2 years after the introduction to 10 digit dialing, there still about 100 dispatches by 911 operators from hang-up calls. Calling 911 and hanging up often results in an officer being dispatched to the phone number’s listed address. While many calls have been attributed to people dialing the 919 area […]
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Hot on the heels of an update to anti-fax spam rules, it was announced that the FCC has resolved a $16 million (and potentially as large as $48 million) lawsuit against a small Minnesota publishing company (Mariposa Publishing) as well as several other companies. The lawsuit originated from a complaint in regards to fax advertising, […]
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With the intention of eliminating any confusion around opt-out requirements in fax advertising, the FCC has recently released requirements for fax advertising. Things to take note of: – Opt outs need to be clear and on the first page of the ad – A contact phone and fax number must be included in the opt […]
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The Indian Express is reporting that the Indian Tsunami Centre can now detect major earthquakes in 10 minutes and have warnings issued in 20. The Hyderbad based center can now issue warnings over email, fax, sms, and their website – ensuring that future tsunamis formed by earthquakes will have better warning time to costal areas. […]
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In a world first, an Israel MP has proposed making it mandatory that service providers such as banks and other bureaucratic heavily institutions offer an electronic alternative to fax communication. MK Stav Shaffir (Labor) who moved the motion is quoted as saying “The Israeli public is used to complaining about intolerable bureaucracy and the incredible […]
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As tax season arrives, so do new scams. The IRS is currently warning tax filers of a series of fax & email scams directed at them. People are receiving faxes and emails that claim to be from the IRS that
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With a new effort to help citizens avoid the trip to the courthouse, Philadelphia is now letting their citizens contest parking tickets through the internet, email, fax, or regular mail. Considered a good move by