FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
June 5, 2012
,JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Jeff Merkley
United States Senate
313 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington. D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Merkley:
Thank you for your letter urging the ommission to investigate caller [0 complaints and
enforce the Truth in Caller ID Act and thc Commission's caller ID rules. Malicious spoofing of
caller identification information poses a serious threat to consumers. I want to assurc you that
the Commission actively reviews caller 10 spoofing complaints and will take enf rcement action
when appropriate.
The Truth in Caller ID Act has given the Commission new authority to bring enforcement
actions against callcr ID spoofers acting with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully
obtain anything of value. The Commission adopted rules implementing thc Act in Junc 2011.
The Commission's staff works closely with its partners in law enforcement - particularly state
attorneys general-to identify potential targets and coordinate enforcement activities.
As required by thc Act. the Commission also submitted a report to Congress in June 2011
that includes recommendations for consideration by Congress. I am enclosing a copy of this
report for your information.
I appreciate your interest in this matter and look forward to working furthcr with you and
other Members of Congress to help cn urc the privacy and safety of consumers. Plcasc Ictme
know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
) Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202'418-'000
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
June 5. 2012
JULIUS GENACHOWSKI
CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Al Franken
United States Senate
320 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator Franken:
Thank you for your lettcr urging thc Commission to investigate caller 10 complaints and
cnforcc the Truth in Caller 10 Act and thc Commission's caller ID rules. Malicious spoofing of
callcr identification information pose a serious threat to consumers. I want to assure you that
the Commission actively reviews caller 10 spoofing complaints and will take enforccmcnt action
when appropriatc.
The Truth in Caller 10 Act has givcn thc Commission new authority to bring enforcemcnt
actions against caller 10 spoofers acting with the intcnt to dcfraud, cause harm. or wrongfully
obtain anything of value. The Commission adoptcd rules implementing the Act in June 2011.
Thc Commi sion's staff works closely with its partners in law enforcement - particularly state
attorneys general- to identify potential targets and coordinate enforcement activities.
As required by the Act. the Commission also submitted a report to Congress in .June 2011
that includcs recommendations for considcration by Congress. I am enclosing a copy of this
rcport for your information.
I appreciate your interest in this matter and look forward to working further with you and
other Members of Congress to help ensurc the privacy and safety of consumers. Please let me
know if you havc any additional questions or concerns.
Sincerely.
Julius Genachowski
445 12TH STREETS.W. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20554 • 202-418-1000