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How to Gather Evidence for a Spam Call or Text Lawsuit

When telemarketing practices become overly intrusive, they can be illegal. While bringing a successful claim is legally challenging, gathering the evidence you need can make a big difference. One of the most important steps you can take when it comes to bringing a spam call or text lawsuit is consulting with an experienced consumer rights attorney at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi early on.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) was enacted for the exact purpose of combating overly aggressive marketing calls and texts. The goal is to protect consumers like you from unwanted autodialed messages, robocalls, and texts.

The Limitations Set

The TCPA requires companies that generate marketing calls and texts to obtain the express written consent of recipients prior to spamming their cell phones. In addition, there are strict constraints that limit when calls can be made, which translates to between the hours of 8 AM and 9 PM local time.

The TCPA also mandates that telemarketers must clearly identify themselves and the businesses they represent. This is in addition to providing a number that the person on the other end can use to call back.

Do Not Call Lists

Telemarketing businesses are required to maintain accurate Do Not Contact Lists of their own and to check the National Do Not Call Registry before calling.

These strict regulations are among the few tools that consumers have when it comes to holding aggressive telemarketing companies accountable. And sometimes, that means heading to court.

The Kind of Evidence You’ll Need

In order to gather the kind of evidence you need to bring a strong spam call or text lawsuit, keep all the following in mind:

  • Only those calls that you answer will be recorded on your cell phone bill, which makes it a good idea to answer all suspected robocalls that you reasonably can. You do not, however, need to engage in a conversation – simply hanging up after connecting is fine.
  • Keep all the telemarketing texts that you receive and do what you need to in order to back them up.
  • Keep a running record of all missed spam calls to your phone and back this information up to your computer for safekeeping.
  • Print out and save complete copies of your cell phone bills each month.
  • When you do speak to a telemarketer, let them know that you absolutely do not want them to call back, and record the date and time that you opted out.
  • Keep a call log that allows you to connect the unlisted numbers you answer to the same telemarketing enterprise or enterprises.

It’s Time to Consult with an Experienced Consumer Rights Lawyer

The seasoned consumer rights lawyers at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi are well acquainted with the intrusive tactics used by overly zealous telemarketing companies, and we are well prepared to help you effectively address your related concerns via legal means. We are on your side and here to help, so please don’t wait to contact us online or give us a call at 844-542-7235 today.