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Defending Yourself Against Debt Collectors
Financial difficulties and falling behind in monthly payments is stressful. Being hounded by credit collection agencies is an added aggravation. These calls can come in at all hours of the day and night, and often involve threats such as repossessing your property, garnishing your accounts, or taking other legal actions. In some situations, you may…
Read MoreHolding Insurance Companies Accountable for TCPA Violations
While some people continue to rely on local agents for their insurance needs, many go online in search of the best rates for home, life, and car insurance policies. Unfortunately, websites offering a ‘free quote in minutes’ can end up being a trap which opens the door for unwanted telemarketing calls. Consumers are protected against…
Read MoreTCPA Protections Strengthened as Consumer Complaints Increase
Telemarketing and debt collection calls have always been a thorn in the side of consumers. Incessant calls and those that occur in the early morning hours, over dinner, or while at work trying to collect a payment or purchase a product you have expressed no prior interest in are an invasion of privacy and a…
Read MoreTCPA Violations by Utility Companies
The TCPA and Utility Companies The Telephone Consumer Protection Act was established in 1991 to prevent consumers from being subjected to harassment via automated telemarketing calls. Companies that use automated telephone dialing systems (ATDS) and prerecorded calls without receiving prior written consent from those being contacted can be subject to penalties, which include having to…
Read MoreTelemarketing Tricks Consumers Need to Be Aware of
Telemarketer calls are a nuisance, but companies know the odds are in their favor. Setting up a call center is inexpensive, and if only one out of every hundred or so people fall for their gimmicks, they make a profit. Problems arise when these companies employ practices that are at odds with the Telephone Consumer…
Read MoreIndividuals and Small Business Owners Getting Hammered By Junk Faxes
With the ease and popularity of scanning pictures and documents to send via email, the use of fax machines has steadily declined over the past several years. There are still individuals and companies who rely on fax machines as part of their daily routine, and these users have found they are not immune from the…
Read MoreKeogh Law Breaks New Ground For Consumers In Single Call TCPA Cases
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects consumers against unsolicited automated and telemarketing calls, providing compensation of up to $1,500 for each call a victim receives. TCPA violation lawsuits have typically involved consumers who have been harassed by multiple calls, but Keogh Law LTD recently broke new ground with a court ruling allowing companies to…
Read More‘Spoofing’ Increasingly Common Among Robocall Scammers
If you have noticed an increase in the number of telemarketing and robocalls coming from your area code, you are not alone. Spoofing is the practice of transmitting false information to your caller ID, making it appear that an incoming call is local in the hopes you will be more likely to answer it. In…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Legitimate Robocalls And TCPA Violations
Robocalls are those often annoying pre-recorded messages you get on your cell phone, either via an actual call or a text. They are permitted under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for (1) debt collection calls where you have willingly provided your contact information to businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits, but not for telemarketing calls…
Read MoreFive Telephone Imposter Scams To Watch Out For
Scammers have found a niche in impersonating others over the telephone, using automated dialing systems and robocalls to rip off honest consumers. While the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits these types of calls, violations of the TCPA abound. The following includes some of the most common telephone imposter scams currently targeting consumers in 2017.…
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