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reversiblehash t1_j6gei7n wrote

Reply to comment by 9-11GaveMe5G in FCC Threatens to Disconnect Twilio for Illegal Robocalls by BasedSweet

Twilio provides a saas product that enables developers to interface with communications services like sms texts and phone calls for things like automated directories, 2FA, and appointment reminders. The issue is that there isn't ample detection for customers using their tech for illegal means.

This in part because there are a bunch of local and federal laws regarding telecommunication. Twilio can't listen in on it's customer's calls or read their texts to determine if the communications are legit appointment reminders or the illegal robo calls.

So you really can't blame twilio after all, they've been trying to reach you concerning your vehicle's extended warranty. You should've received a notice in the mail about your car's extended warranty eligibility. Since we've not gotten response, we're giving you a final courtesy call before we close out your file. Press 2 to be removed and placed on our do-not-call list. To speak to someone about possibly extending or reinstating your vehicle's warranty, press 1 to speak with a warranty specialist.

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9-11GaveMe5G t1_j6gm4lm wrote

God. Damnit.

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JuiceColdman t1_j6gwaip wrote

Thought there was gonna be a hell in a cell, crashing into a table reference, from all the way back in 1998

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reversiblehash t1_j6icwh2 wrote

I knew I needed a common robo message and to embed it in an otherwise innocuous reply. Landed with a we've been trying to reach you....

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Philip_Marlowe t1_j6gwb5s wrote

That cracked me up. Well done.

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reversiblehash t1_j6id5kx wrote

I was hoping to get more of y'all. It's a shame my msg auto collapsed under the heavily downed patent comment.

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