Illegal Marketing Calls & Text Messages (TCPA Violations)
Consumers increasingly receive unsolicited marketing calls and text messages promoting loans, insurance products, solar services, and other offers. While companies may contact consumers with proper consent, many marketing campaigns rely on automated dialing systems to place large numbers of calls or texts without authorization.
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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts certain automated marketing calls and text messages and provides legal remedies when companies engage in unlawful telemarketing practices.
When Marketing Calls or Text Messages May Violate the TCPA
Marketing communications may violate federal law when companies place automated calls or send promotional text messages without the required consent.Examples may include:
• automated telemarketing calls made without prior consent
• marketing text messages sent without authorization
• calls or texts continuing after a consumer replies “STOP” or otherwise revokes consent
• promotional campaigns using automated dialing technology to contact large numbers of consumers
Common Types of Marketing Campaigns
Unlawful telemarketing campaigns often involve promotions for:
• solar installation services
• personal loans or debt relief programs
• insurance products
• extended vehicle warranties
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Many of these campaigns rely on automated dialing systems capable of contacting thousands of consumers at once.
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