Yes, in many cases, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits unsolicited robocalls and texts. Spam texts attempting to unlawfully gain access to your financial information through fraudulent schemes are also always illegal under federal law.
You may be entitled to compensation for each robocall and spam text with the help of dedicated national TCPA attorney Jibreal S. Hindi. Discuss any unsolicited robocalls or junk texts with him for free by calling (844) 542-7235 or connecting with him online.
Though updated throughout the years, the TCPA was passed in 1991 to address the growing number of unsolicited telemarketing calls clogging business lines and harassing homeowners. It prohibits using automatic dialing equipment, such as computer programs, to make unsolicited marketing calls to landlines, business phones, and cell phones. Most unknown text messages and robocalls are scams initiated by overseas entities using automated equipment. However, you might receive lawful robocalls and marketing messages under the TCPA in the following circumstances:
Even if your number is not listed on the National Do Not Call Registry, it is still unlawful to send unsolicited robocalls and spam texts without one of these exceptions.
Many spam texts and robocalls are not from the actual companies they claim to be. Scammers commonly use company names such as Amazon, UPS, FedEx, Chase, or other major financial institutions to trick you into sending them personal information. This is called ‘spoofing’. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), common scams include claiming you have unpaid invoices or tolls, a package is being delivered but requires confirmation, or unlawful credit activity was reported on your account.
You should always call your financial institution directly on their corporate line, not the number provided in a text or phone message, to verify any attempted contact. In many cases, these are scams. Scammers want you to enter your financial information, including debit card or account numbers, to ‘cancel’ transactions or pay small fees. They then use this information to hack into certain accounts. If you’ve been the victim of any financial crime, a consumer protection attorney might help you recover compensation and re-establish your credit.
Experienced TCPA lawyers might help you obtain damages for unsolicited and non-exempt robocalls and spam texts. Under federal law, you might be entitled to $500 in damages from the caller for each unsolicited call or text. Damages might increase to $1,500 per call or text for willful violations and fraud. There is no cap on damages, and dozens of robocalls may add up to a substantial financial award. While it might be hard to recover these damages if the FCC cannot identify the source of the solicitations, a private consumer protection lawyer might help you investigate these claims and demand damages under the TCPA.
Discuss your options for financial recovery after receiving unsolicited robocalls and texts with dedicated consumer protection lawyer Jibreal S. Hindi. Call his federal TCPA team for free today at (844) 542-7235 or connect with them online.