If you are inundated by spam calls, you recognize that they can affect your day-to-day life, including your ability to concentrate. In other words, they are more than just a hassle, and you shouldn’t have to deal with them. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help make them stop. One of the most important steps is consulting with our experienced Telephone Consumer Protection Act attorney at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi early on.
If you have not added your phone number to the National Do Not Call Registry, you’re advised to do so. Keep in mind that, in order to finalize your request, you must complete the email verification. Inclusion on this list is intended to stop unsolicited calls after 31 days have passed. At this point, you shouldn’t receive calls that you haven’t signed off on, such as by giving your phone number to a company, which is often required in order to receive discounts.
The Do Not Call Registry does not, however, apply to all potential callers. For example, nonprofits are not required to abide by the registry. This means that charities, survey companies, and political organizations are not barred from making such calls.
Additionally, companies that you purchase goods or services from have the right to call you. Finally, making a payment to a company within the last 18 months also opens you up to calls from them.
Ultimately, the law recognizes that spam calls are more than just a nuisance or minor inconvenience. In fact, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is designed to protect consumers from unsolicited calls or texts, as well as from unchecked telemarketing practices.
The basic protections offered by TCPA include all the following:
Spoofing is a tactic that disguises the identity of the caller by forging the details. While spoofing is not illegal in all situations, it often is. When an employee uses their own phone to make a call on behalf of their employer, and the business number shows up, there isn’t a problem. When a spam caller uses a false local number in order to tempt you into picking up, however, there is.
If you’re the victim of TCPA violations, you can file a case against the offending company in pursuit of compensation. The law allows TCPA statutory damages of $500 per violation and up to $1,500 for willful violations.
Our respected Telephone Consumer Protection Act attorney at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi understands how difficult being victimized by spam callers can be, and the firm is committed to fiercely advocating for your case’s optimal outcome. Learn more by contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 844-542-7235 today.