WASHINGTON— Federal regulators have been investigating and are close to filing lawsuits against companies believed to be behind a national wave of spam "robocalls" that warn people that their auto warranties are about to expire and that they need to sign up for new service plans.
UPDATE: 'Robo-calls' dial up senators, spur federal investigation
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | 11:18 a.m. CDT
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