Autodialed robocalls are some of the most annoying calls consumers can expect to receive daily. These calls can interrupt our everyday routine and are an overall nuisance. What qualifies a call as a robocall, and what can you do to protect yourself?
What Is a Robocall?
A robocall typically runs through an autodialer system and contacts as many people per minute as possible with a pre-recorded message. You may recognize these calls for their distinct pause at the beginning. Sometimes, the audio won’t play until it confirms someone is on the other line. There can be times when you are met by a live person on the other end of the phone, and you may think to yourself that it isn’t a robocall. However, if the person used an autodialer to call you, then it is considered a robocall. Calls like these can be just as annoying as prerecorded calls. The bottom line is pre-recorded calls made using an autodialer are illegal under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Protection Against Robocalls
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act aims to protect consumers from annoying and illegal robocalls. Under the Act, most businesses cannot contact you on your cell phone with prerecorded telemarketing messages.
Have you been harassed by these robocalls? If so, you can always contact an experienced TCPA attorney, who can help you receive compensation for each illegal call you have received. A TCPA violation can earn victims between $500-$1500 per violation. The breakdown of compensation available is as follows:
- $500 for each call that violates the TCPA.
- $500 for each call that violated the Do Not Call Registry.
- $1,500 for each call that you can prove willfully violated the TCPA.
Contact An Experienced Robocall Attorney
Maginnis Howard’s North Carolina TCPA Attorneys handle TCPA claims across the Carolinas. We offer free consultations to all victims of robocalls and handle TCPA cases on a contingency basis. This means you do not pay attorneys’ fees unless we obtain a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
To discuss your TCPA robocalls claim, contact our firm at (919) 526-0450. You may also send an inquiry through our contact page.
