Telemarketer Harassment

Telemarketer harassment, robocalls, and other

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA) requires telemarketers and other parties involved in solicitations over the phone to obey specific rules and restrictions when contacting consumers using telephone lines. However, despite such regulations and restrictions, these parties often continue to violate the law and disrupt the daily lives of the individuals the Act was meant to protect. This disproportionately affects older populations, who tend to use landlines more often and can be more vulnerable to harassment by telemarketers.

HOW TO REPORT A TELEMARKETER FOR HARASSMENT

The TCPA restrictions and guidelines

For calls made to landlines, the following rules generally apply:

Pre-recorded calls are illegal and prohibited without prior written consent
Pre-recorded non-telemarketing may be allowed
Auto-dialed telemarketing calls may be allowed
Auto-dialed non-telemarketing may be allowed

For calls made to cell phones, the following rules generally apply:

Pre-recorded calls are illegal and prohibited without prior written consent
Pre-recorded non-telemarketing calls are illegal and prohibited
Auto-dialed telemarketing calls are illegal and prohibited
Auto-dialed non-telemarketing calls are illegal and prohibited

Further, it is important to note that providing a phone number to a telemarketer for any purpose may be deemed consent to receive telemarketing communications that may otherwise be prohibited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does a message violations of the tcpa?

While telemarketers are allowed to make conduct telemarketing communication, the manner in which these parties may contact consumers is limited. Subject to certain exceptions, the TCPA prohibits the use of pre-recorded messages, automated telephone number dialing equipment, and certain messages sent to wireless phones, fax machines, and voice messaging systems.

The TCPA also prohibits the harassment of consumers. Generally, telemarketers must not contact consumers who have not consented to receive the communication. They are restricted from calling consumers that have registered on a “Do Not Call” list. Further, they must provide their name and the reason for calling, and calls cannot be made before 8 AM or after 9 PM.
How can Consumer Attorneys help you?

If you have received pre-recorded calls, auto-dialed calls or other communications in violation of the TCPA, the attorneys at Consumer Attorneys can help you determine the best course of action to take, and may even be able to help you receive monetary compensation. Under the TCPA, victims of TCPA violations, are entitled to receive $500 per each violation, and this amount may be increased to $1,500 per each violation if the contact in question was a willful violation of the TCPA. Let the attorneys at Consumer Attorneys fight for you!