Your Guide To Recognizing and Responding to Nuisance Calls

Unlawful calls are an unfortunate reality that many of us have to deal with. From robocalls promoting nonexistent products to scam calls designed to steal our personal information, these calls can be a major nuisance—and sometimes even a threat to our safety. In this blog post, learn about how to recognize unlawful calls, what you…

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Understanding Your Rights Against Debt Collector Calls

It’s no secret that being in debt can be stressful and overwhelming. But what’s even worse is receiving endless calls and letters from debt collectors. Their tactics can be intimidating, rude, and sometimes even illegal. The good news is that you have rights when it comes to debt collector calls. Whether you’re dealing with debt…

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Telemarketing Abuse And Identity Theft: Legal Implications

In the digital age, where communication is abundant, telemarketing abuse has become a growing concern for individuals and businesses alike. Beyond the nuisance of unsolicited calls, the intersection of telemarketing abuse and identity theft raises significant legal implications. As a responsible business owner or consumer, it’s crucial to understand the potential legal consequences for perpetrators…

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Zombie Debts: What To Know

Zombie debts are those that debt collectors have no right to sue you for but can still try to get you to pay. Below are a few things to know about zombie debts. Forms of Zombie Debts Zombie debts come in different ways. Below are a few examples. Old Debts State law determines how long…

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A Quick Guide to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991

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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…

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4 Telemarketing Abuse Elements To Record for Your Lawyer

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Telemarketing Abuse

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Phones are a great way to connect people, but they can also be used by telemarketers. One telemarketing call here or there may not be a problem, but some people experience telemarketing abuse. If you would like to know more, so you can better protect yourself from unwanted calls, keep reading.  What Protects You From…

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PERSONS WHO RECEIVED TELEMARKETING CALLS ON BEHALF OF BIRCH COMMUNICATIONS MAY QUALIFY FOR PAYMENTS UNDER A RECENT ANTI-TELEMARKETING SETTLEMENT.

Persons who received telemarketing calls on behalf of Birch Communications may qualify for payments under a recent anti-telemarketing settlement. This robocall class action lawsuit was brought by plaintiff Abante Rooter and Plumbing, a California-based plumbing business owned by Fred Heidarpour. Abante alleged that defendant Birch Communications, a firm that provides technology and telecommunications services to…

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CENTRAL PAYMENT CO. SETTLES TCPA CLASS ACTION FOR $6.5 MILLION

BY KATHRYN RATTIGAN ON MAY 11, 2017POSTED IN ENFORCEMENT & LITIGATION, TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT Last week, Georgia federal judge, U.S. District Judge Clay D. Land, approved the final order and judgment to settle class action claims that Central Payment Co. LLC (Central Payment) violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) for $6.5 million. Lead plaintiff, Fred Heidarpour, claimed that…

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NEW YORK LIFE TELEMARKETING CALLS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT

By Paul TassinJuly 6, 2017 Persons who received telemarketing calls from New York Life may be entitled to compensation under terms of a TCPA class action settlement. Plaintiff Abante Rooter and Plumbing Inc. filed this anti-telemarketing class action lawsuit in May 2016. The company alleged defendant New York Life unlawfully placed calls to mobile phone…

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