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Telemarketing Law Violations

By Law, a telemarketer can be sued in Small Claims Court for any of the following violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

LIST OF TCPA VIOLATIONS

 

 FIRST VIOLATION

 

 SECOND VIOLATION

 

 LEGAL REFERENCE

 
Not maintaining a "Do Not Call" list.

 

 $500

 

 Up to $1500

 

      47 CFR

 

Sec. 64 . 1200 (e)(2)(i)

 
Not providing you with a written copy of the company’s "Do Not Call" policy.

 

 $500

 

 Up to $1500

 

 47 CFR

 

Sec. 64 . 1200 (e)(2)(vi)

 
Refusing to identify the caller’s name, company name, street address and phone number

 

 $500

 

 Up to $1500

 

 47 CFR

 

Sec. 64 . 1200 (e)(2)(i)

 
Calling you at any time in a twelve month period after you have asked to be put on the Do Not Call list.

 

 $500

 

 Up to $1500

 

 47 CFR

 

Sec. 64 . 1200 (c)(5)

 

* Legal Reference: Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) 47 USC Section 227(c) and 47 CFR 64.1200.  Note: USC is an abbreviation of "U.S. Code." CFR is an abbreviation of "Code of Federal Regulations."

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Scammers like to do "Surveys" to bypass do not call restrictions

On June 25th, 2009 Hailstorm says:

The subject says it all. Scammers will call stating they're doing something for your existing account or want info on what your opinion is. Then you're eased into the deal of a lifetime, etc.

SPAM MESSAGES TO CELLPHONES

On January 14th, 2008 Hailstorm says:

Also done is TEXT messages. By using the reply option to call back and text "STOP" will usually end the practice, from that one source.

AUTOMATED CALLS TO CELLPHONE BY UNITEDSTATESRXCARD.COM

On February 1st, 2007 Anonymous says:

BEWARE!! The company, unitedstatesrxcard.com is calling your cellphone number and leaving a pre-recorded message on your voicemail if you do not answer.

This message is VERY LONG and uses up the phone minutes! They refer you to the website.

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