Article: FTC Announces Do Not Call List Crackdown

Federal regulators on Wednesday announced nearly $7.7 million in settlements with six companies _ including Craftmatic Industries and ADT Security Services _ accused of calling people on the national Do Not Call list.

The Federal Trade Commission said Craftmatic Industries Inc., maker of adjustable beds, would pay the biggest fine _ $4.4 million in civil penalties. ADT agreed to a $2 million settlement, the FTC said.

The four other companies were: Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Alarm King, Direct Security Services and Guardian Communications.

"By bringing enforcement actions, like those announced today, we will ensure that the small number of bad actors pay a price ...

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