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PSC fines two telemarketers for ‘No-Call’ violations

by MBJ Staff Published: December 7,2011

Tags: fines, No Call, soliciting, state government, state law, telemarketing, violations

JACKSON — The Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined Maxim Media Marketing Inc. of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Sonkei Communications Inc. of American Fork, Utah, a total of $220,000 for violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Commissioner Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton) said both companies violated the “No-Call” law by failing to [...] [...]

Hood warns of scammers using Magic Jack

by MBJ Staff Published: December 6,2011

Tags: crime, law enforcement, phishing, scam, telemarketing

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Attorney General Jim Hood is warning consumers of a scam that appears to be surfacing in Mississippi. The scam being recently reported to the Attorney General’s Office is a combination of the long-existing “emergency” and “phone spoofing” scams. In the emergency scam, the caller leads you to believe that there is some existing [...] [...]

Maryland telemarketer fined $490K by PSC

by MBJ Staff Published: October 12,2011

Tags: No Call, sales, state government, state law, telemarketer, telemarketing

JACKSON — The Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined Joel Katz, d/b/a Fast To Market Corp., of Baltimore Md., a total of $490,000 for violations of the Mississippi No-Call law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Commissioner Brandon Presley said Katz violated the No-Call law by failing to register and purchase the list and for [...] [...]

California company fined for ‘No-Call’ violations

by MBJ Staff Published: July 19,2011

Tags: fines, state government, telemarketing

JACKSON — The Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined another out-of-state telemarketing company for allegedly violating the state’s “No-Call” law. The PSC reached a settlement with SmartReply Inc. of Irvine, California, whereby the company has paid $21,000 regarding alleged violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. SmartReply also has agreed to [...] [...]

PSC fines telemarketers $100,000 for ‘No-Call’ violations

by For the MBJ Published: May 9,2011

Tags: state government, telemarketing

JACKSON — According to Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton), the Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined The A Group Marketing, LLC, and United Unlimited Warranties, LLC, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Franklin United of Ferndale, Mich., a total of $100,000 for violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Presley [...] [...]

PSC warns of increase in caller ID ’spoofing’

by For the MBJ Published: April 11,2011

Tags: scams, state government, telemarketing

JACKSON — The Mississippi Public Service Commission reports it has seen an increase in “spoofing” telephone calls throughout Mississippi. Caller ID spoofing is the practice of causing the telephone network to display a number on the recipient’s caller ID display, which is not that of the actual caller. Residents will see a number on their caller [...] [...]

PSC fines telemarketers for ‘No-Call’ violations

by For the MBJ Published: April 6,2011

Tags: state government, telemarketing

JACKSON — Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton) announced that the Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined Full Speed Funding, LLC, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Gateway Destinations Inc. of Pompano Beach, Fla., $15,000 each for violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Presley said the companies violated the law by [...] [...]

PSC fines telemarketers for ‘No-Call’ violations

by Wally Northway Published: January 8,2011

Tags: state government, telemarketing

JACKSON — According to Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton), the Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined Selway Group Inc., of Mesa, Ariz., National Direct Response, LLC, and National Independent Lifestyle Association Inc. of Bunnell, Fla., $15,000 each for violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Presley said the companies [...] [...]

PSC fines telemarketer for ‘No-Call’ violations

by Wally Northway Published: December 8,2010

Tags: state government, telemarketing

JACKSON — Public Service Commission chairman Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton) announced that the Mississippi Public Service Commission has fined M. A. Infinity Marketing Inc. of Garfield Heights, Ohio, $50,000 for violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Presley said the company violated the “No-Call” law by failing to register and purchase [...] [...]

Four telemarketers fined for ‘No-Call’ violations

by Wally Northway Published: September 16,2010

Tags: telemarketing

JACKSON — Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) chairman Brandon Presley (D-Nettleton) announced that the PSC has fined four telemarketers a total of $110,000 for violations of the Mississippi “No-Call” law and rules associated with enforcing the law. Presley said the companies violated the law by failing to register and purchase the state’s No-Call list and for [...] [...]

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