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Starting September 1, the Federal Trade Commission is banning robocalls unless the telemarketer has written permission from a customer.
Violators face penalties of up to $16,000 per call.
Exceptions to the new rule include calls that deliver such information as flight cancellations and those from debt collectors, charities or political campaigns.
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