The Arizona Attorney General's office says it is done tolerating telecom companies that profit from illegal robocalls. That's good news. But if the only action taken is sending warning letters, scammers will keep dialing and companies will keep cashing in.

This latest crackdown, part of a nationwide effort, targets 37 primary voice service providers and 99 others that help carry their traffic. The companies are accused of ignoring federal rules meant to stop scam calls. Arizona's AG Kris Mayes says the goal is to make them comply. That's worth supporting -- but words alone won't do it. We need immediate fines, license suspensions, and public disclosure of bad actors.

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