Verizon Wireless Lawsuit Targets Telemarketers

Verizon Wireless filed a lawsuit to stop unknown telemarketers from calling its customers and employees with an offer of an extended car warranty.

The Basking Ridge, N.J., wireless voice and data network operator said the lawsuit alleges telemarketers illegally used an autodialer to reach its customers, a violation of the Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and also used "spoofing" techniques to mask the origin of the calls.

Verizon Wireless, which is jointly owned by Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group, said the lawsuit, filed in New Jersey Superior Court, also alleges violation of state fraud and privacy laws.

Shares of Verizon Communications recently traded down 82 cents, or 2.2%, at $36.07.

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Posted to the site on 26th March 2008