DOJ Slams XCast with $10 Million Fine Over Massive Illegal Robocall Operation
DOJ Slams XCast with $10 Million Fine Over Massive Illegal Robocall Operation
XCast, a VoIP provider, faces a $10 million penalty for facilitating illegal robocalls and deceptive telemarketing campaigns since 2018.
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Is the word "slams" appropriate in this context?
This is not fucking WWE hell in a cell, this is them fining them for breaking the law.
A slam would be the "value of the company", not a small percentage of the money they made off of breaking the law.
You can fine Amazon $130 million.
To "slam" Amazon you got to hit them with 130 billion dollars
90 0 ReplyI lose all respect for any source that uses that damn word anymore
44 0 ReplySlam, blast, etc. It's gotten REALLY old and stupid. It also means nothing. "Slam" in this context is at least something tangible. "Slam" in another context could be a critical post on Twitter.
17 0 ReplyEven the WWE?
5 0 ReplyI have a general policy to not read any article with “slam” in the headline.
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Should probably be "slaps". That's more commonly used when talking about penalties and fines.
9 0 ReplyWhat is the value of xcast? I had a hard time finding this.
9 0 ReplyAt least it's not "hits at"
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Slam blocked by uno reverse card apparently
[quote]The order, which also imposes a $10 million civil penalty judgment, has been suspended due to XCast's inability to pay.[\quote]
33 0 ReplyLawyers hate this one trick.
15 0 Reply“Pay the fine”
“I can’t”
“Not-guilty, scam more people until you can pay”
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