PHOENIX – Attorney General Kris Mayes issued a stern warning to iDentidad Advertising Development LLC, also known as iDentidad Telecom, on Friday, demanding the company cease the transmission of suspected illegal robocall traffic. The move comes as part of an ongoing effort to protect consumers from the growing nuisance and harm caused by spam calls.
In a letter addressed to the company, Mayes stated, “My office will not tolerate companies that facilitate illegal robocalls, which annoy and harm Arizonans. If you route or facilitate illegal or suspicious robocall traffic, you will be held accountable.”
iDentidad has been flagged for its role in routing large volumes of illegal or suspicious robocalls, many of which originated from outside the United States. The robocalls, which included IRS, Social Security, utility scams, and financial fraud campaigns, have resulted in nearly 200 traceback notices being issued to the company. Recently, iDentidad was found to have routed spoofed calls impersonating the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to non-Illinois residents.
The warning comes as part of a coordinated effort by the Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigation Task Force, comprising 51 bipartisan attorneys general, to crack down on robocall traffic entering the U.S. Attorney General Mayes, alongside other attorneys general, continues to pursue legal actions against companies responsible for transmitting illegal robocalls across the country.
In addition to the warning from the Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has also issued a cease-and-desist order to iDentidad, demanding that the company halt its involvement in facilitating suspicious calls. The FCC’s action follows its own investigation into iDentidad’s role in transmitting large-scale illegal robocall campaigns.
If iDentidad fails to comply with these orders, the attorneys general are prepared to take legal action, which may include civil penalties, damages, and injunctions to stop the company from further facilitating robocalls.
This latest action reflects the continued commitment of Arizona’s Attorney General to combat the growing issue of robocalls, which have frustrated consumers nationwide. Mayes and her colleagues are urging other companies that facilitate or participate in robocall traffic to take heed or face similar consequences.
For more information on how to protect yourself from robocalls and other scams, visit the Arizona Attorney General’s website.
