Top 5 Steps to Take When You Receive Harassing Spam Calls

Spam calls are bad enough, but if they have reached the point of harassing you, it’s time to take action. While your situation will be unique to you and the specific circumstances that apply, there are five universally beneficial steps you can take in response. One of the most important is consulting with an experienced consumer rights attorney at The Law Offices of Jibrael S Hindi early on.

When Phone Calls Qualify as Harassment

While many phone calls qualify as annoying, not all cross over into harassment territory. The kinds of calls that the law considers harassment include those in the following categories:

• Repeated calls that never seem to end
• Repeated calls in which the content is intended to harass
• Calls in which the callers won’t identify themselves
• Calls that are threatening or otherwise alarming
• Callers who impersonate authorities
• Calls that are abusive
• Calls that extend bogus offers

Step 1: Do Not Engage

The first order of business when it comes to harassing spam calls is not engaging. If you’re tricked into picking up, by a spoofed number, for example, don’t press any buttons or answer any questions. Doing so only encourages more calls.

Step 2: Let It Go to Voicemail

If you don’t recognize the caller or aren’t expecting the call, there is a good chance it’s spam. The best approach is simply letting it go to voicemail. If the caller has legitimate business with you, they’ll leave a message, and if the caller’s purpose is to harass you, they may get the message.

Step 3: Block the Number

If you are receiving harassing spam calls from the same number or numbers, blocking them is advised. Use the settings on your phone or a system-level app for network management to get the job done.

Step 4: Make It Your Policy Not to Share Sensitive Information about Yourself

Spam callers can do a lot of damage with your private information. Never sharing this information over the phone, other than when you have initiated the call to a reputable source, can go a long way toward protecting you from harassing scammers.

Step 5: Consult with a Trusted Consumer Rights Lawyer

If you’re the victim of harassing spam calls, do yourself the favor of reaching out for the skilled legal guidance of a seasoned consumer rights attorney. Your legal counsel will skillfully assess the legalities of your situation, help you better understand your rights, and implement a careful legal strategy to address the matter head-on. The good news is that you have important rights, and a savvy consumer rights lawyer is standing by to help you protect them. 

An Experienced Consumer Rights Lawyer Can Help

The dedicated consumer rights attorneys at The Law Offices of Jibrael S Hindi appreciate just how challenging harassing spam calls can be, and we will leave no stone unturned in defense of your rights. For more information about what we can do to help, please don’t delay contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 844-542-7235 today.