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How Telemarketers Obtain Personal Information
Robocalls have surged, affecting most Americans who own mobile phones. Methods for obtaining phone numbers have become more malicious, despite the Better Business Bureau’s advice to be cautious with sharing personal information. Here are the main ways telemarketers obtain your personal information. Credit Requests When you apply for credit, whether it’s for major purchases or…
Read MoreA Step-By-Step Guide To Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts
In today’s digital age, unwanted robocalls and texts have become a pervasive nuisance for many individuals. These automated calls and messages, often promoting scams or telemarketing, can disrupt our daily lives, invade our privacy, and potentially lead to financial loss or identity theft. Fortunately, you can take steps to regain control and minimize the impact…
Read More4 Ways Telemarketers and Scammers Retrieve Your Phone Number
Phone numbers are the keys to accessing the world of communication, which is why telemarketers and scammers view them as valuable information. While they might seem to appear out of thin air, telemarketers and scammers have several clever methods of retrieving your number than you may realize. Learn four ways these organizations may have obtained…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991
The TCPA is a statute the Senate enacted to protect consumers from voice calls, texts, and other forms of telemarketing communication. This law also restricts using prerecorded voice messages and automatic dialing systems and collection systems. If you feel a telemarketing company has violated this rule, you may file a complaint with the Federal Communications…
Read MoreWhat To Know About Robocalls
Robocalls are a growing annoyance for many people today. They come at all hours of the day and night and can be highly disruptive. However, few people understand how robocalls work or what qualifies as a robocall. In this blog article, we’ll help you know the crucial details about robocalls and how to protect yourself…
Read More4 Telemarketing Abuse Elements To Record for Your Lawyer
Life can be stressful if you have a debt and have fallen behind with payments due to financial challenges. The situation gets worse if a creditor hires a debt collector to pursue the amount you owe. While debt collectors can contact debtors, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects against phone harassment. Report any telemarketing…
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