Event Brief
Tennessee AG targets surge in robocall scams
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennessee Attorney General officials announced a crackdown on robocalls as complaints rise, focusing on stricter vetting and enforcement against scam callers. The effort is aimed at reducing harm to vulnerable residents from increasingly sophisticated phone scams.
WHO: Tennessee Attorney General (state AG) and the AG’s office
WHAT: Announced stricter enforcement and vetting to crack down on robocalls and scam calls amid a surge in complaints.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM ET
WHERE: Tennessee
WHY: Complaints about robocalls have surged, prompting the AG to increase enforcement and vetting to protect residents from scam calls.
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