"Velveteen Rabbit" Robocallers Pay $25,000 To Settle Lawsuit

Verizon Wireless has settled its lawsuit against those telemarketers who were phonespamming thousands of people back in February to promote a kids’ movie. Feature Films For Families has agreed to pay $25,000 to Verizon, which will be donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH).

By the way, you can reach the NDVH quickly from any Verizon phone by dialing #HOPE.

“Verizon Settles Telemarketing Suit for $25K” [PC Magazine]
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