When Is A Telemarketer Call Illegal?
Evangeline Bruce
April 05, 2008
Telemarketing is a legitimate business, but not all telemarketing calls are legal. Thus, it may be in your best interest to know when a telemarketing call is considered illegal, so you know when you can report a telemarketing company or file a complaint with the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
When is a telemarketer call illegal? A telemarketing call is illegal if a…
Telemarketer calls before 8 am and after 9 pm
Telemarketer does not identify themselves by giving their name and the name of their company upon request.
Telemarketer solicits to you using a pre-recorded message without prior consent. However, even when consent has been given, a pre-recorded message must identify the company they are calling on behalf. Pre-recorded calls must also identify the address and telephone number of the company.
Telemarketing company sends an unsolicited fax without first receiving the express consent of the recipient.
Telemarketing company does not have a clear and concise policy that is available upon request.
Telemarketing company does not have a company do-not-call list and does not place you on this list upon your request.
Telemarketing company calls you within 12 months after you asked to be placed on their do-not-call list
Telemarketing company with which you do not have an existing relationship or is not exempt from the National Do Not Call Registry (I.E. Charity) calls you after 30 days from the point you registered with the Do Not Call Registry.
As you can see, there are many situations in which a telemarketing call can be illegal. If you would like to learn more about the rules regarding the legality of telemarketing calls, and the rules that telemarketers must follow, you can learn more by reading the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Knowing when a telemarketer is not allowed to call you enables you to protect your privacy, as well as the privacy of others, by making complaints that can stop illegal telemarketing. Furthermore, keep in mind that sometimes a telemarketer will attempt to bypass the Do Not Call and TCPA rules by calling you under a different phone number. Therefore, make sure you find out more about a phone number if you ever receive a strange call.
When is a telemarketer call illegal? A telemarketing call is illegal if a…
Telemarketer calls before 8 am and after 9 pm
Telemarketer does not identify themselves by giving their name and the name of their company upon request.
Telemarketer solicits to you using a pre-recorded message without prior consent. However, even when consent has been given, a pre-recorded message must identify the company they are calling on behalf. Pre-recorded calls must also identify the address and telephone number of the company.
Telemarketing company sends an unsolicited fax without first receiving the express consent of the recipient.
Telemarketing company does not have a clear and concise policy that is available upon request.
Telemarketing company does not have a company do-not-call list and does not place you on this list upon your request.
Telemarketing company calls you within 12 months after you asked to be placed on their do-not-call list
Telemarketing company with which you do not have an existing relationship or is not exempt from the National Do Not Call Registry (I.E. Charity) calls you after 30 days from the point you registered with the Do Not Call Registry.
As you can see, there are many situations in which a telemarketing call can be illegal. If you would like to learn more about the rules regarding the legality of telemarketing calls, and the rules that telemarketers must follow, you can learn more by reading the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Knowing when a telemarketer is not allowed to call you enables you to protect your privacy, as well as the privacy of others, by making complaints that can stop illegal telemarketing. Furthermore, keep in mind that sometimes a telemarketer will attempt to bypass the Do Not Call and TCPA rules by calling you under a different phone number. Therefore, make sure you find out more about a phone number if you ever receive a strange call.
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