Article: Do Not Call list crackdown yields $7.7M in fines

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, 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 for not adhering to the law and ...

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