Fifty-one attorneys general have joined a multistate effort called Operation Robocall Roundup, led by the Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force.

The task force aims to end illegal robocalls, which are automated telephone calls that deliver a pre-recorded message. This practice has come under scrutiny as robocalls are increasingly frequent, especially in small cities.

“These telecom companies are knowingly allowing scam robocalls to be routed through their networks,” said Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes in a

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