Article: Do Not Call list violators to pay $7.7M in fines

JENNIFER C. KERR, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
11-08-2007

Do Not Call list violators to pay $7.7M in fines -- Craftmatic, ADT among offenders
By JENNIFER C. KERR, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 11-08-2007, Thursday
Section: BUSINESS
Edtion: All Editions

WASHINGTON — 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 ...

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