Effective Strategies for Stopping Robocalls
by Joan Bradley
One of the top complaints the FCC receives is over robocalls. Many of these calls are illegal or are entirely spoofed. Because of this, the FCC is doing everything it can to fight robocalls. There are already many actions that are taken even before the robocall reaches you such as working with companies such asHeidarpour Law Firm.
Blocking Robocalls
The FCC works with phone companies to make sure that robocallers do not have an easy time calling consumers. This is done with the use of sensible call analytics. Phone companies are often required to put caller ID authentication in place to put a stop to illegal spoofing. They work with phone companies to also create tools that allow consumers to block calls.
How to Respond to a Robocall
However, many of these measures don't go far enough. If you are frequently receiving illegal calls, you may need to turn to legal services that specialize in stopping robocalls. Once you receive the call, do not speak to the caller and immediately hang up.
You may not know right away that the call is a robocall because the call might be spoofed. Don't be tricked by a local number. No matter what the caller says, you should hang up even if they promise to stop calling if you push a button. There are several tricks they can use to try to obtain your identity.
Earn Money from Robocalls
You are able to sue and receive $500 for each robocall if you take the appropriate action. You will need to be placed on the Do Not Call Registry to receive protection. Then, you should only receive a robocall if you give the company written permission to call you and they must provide you with a way to opt-out.
Certain organizations are allowed to call you even if you are on the registry such as:
- Political organizations
- Debt collectors
- Non-profits
- Surveys
You must make sure that the call doesn't fall into one of these categories and then you may sue them for $500. Fortunately, there are attorneys who are specialized in handling these types of cases.
You might wonder why you should bother to sue if the compensation is so low. If you are receiving a large number of robocalls, this might be the only way to get them to stop. Also, if more households take legal action against robocalls, it is much more likely that this illegal practice will become less common.
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