Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, regarding its involvement in transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic. This action is part of a coordinated effort by a bipartisan group of 51 attorneys general across the United States.
The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, which investigates and takes legal action against illegal robocall activities, found that iDentidad was involved in transmitting numerous suspicious or potentially illegal calls. These included campaigns impersonating government entities such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration, as well as private entity imposters and utility disconnection scams. Some calls were spoofed to appear as if they originated from Attorney General offices.
“This letter should also serve as a warning to others who attempt to profit off this illegal and invasive practice,” Raoul stated. He emphasized the importance of consumer education and holding businesses accountable for their actions.
In conjunction with this warning, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has also sent a cease-and-desist letter to iDentidad. Failure to comply may result in legal actions including seeking damages, civil penalties, and injunctions.
Raoul provided several tips for consumers to avoid scams: be cautious of callers requesting payment via gift cards or cryptocurrency; be aware that agencies like the IRS do not make unsolicited calls; hang up immediately if fraud is suspected; and file complaints through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.
Attorney General Raoul has been actively advocating against illegal robocalls. His past efforts include joining coalitions defending anti-robocall provisions and collaborating with phone companies on principles to combat robocalls. He has also supported FCC proposals aimed at reducing unwanted telemarketing calls.