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FCC fines robocaller a record $300M after blocking billions of their scam calls (techcrunch.com)
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FCC fines robocaller a record $300M after blocking billions of their scam calls::The FCC ordered a record $300 million forfeiture, but whether and when that money will be paid is, as always, something of an open question.

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[โ€“] Kbobabob 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Fines and collects are very different things. They can fine anyone they please but it really doesn't mean much if they can't collect it.

[โ€“] MercuryUprising 2 points 2 years ago

They will never collect. This is like busting a guy selling grams on the corner, releasing him the next day and claiming you've shut down the entire drug running operation.