Energy Company Is Using People Incarcerated in Florida to Make Robocalls to Consumers in Other States

Date:  05-17-2021 While the state makes money, some incarcerated people receive only 15% of their paycheck after numerous deductions

From Fox61: How many times a day have you looked at your phone – many times, right? – and you see a number you don’t recognize? Maybe the screen even says "scam likely." So, who's behind these calls? Some of the people making them might surprise you. Our 10 Investigates team looked into who could be on the other end and learned what your elected officials are doing to stop them. Is it enough? For one Tampa Bay-area woman, lawmakers' efforts are too little, too late. Now, she's out almost $1,000 after picking up her phone. Continue reading >>>