Can I Make Money From Illegal Spam Calls & Texts in Florida?
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Repeated spam calls, robocalls, telemarketing calls, unwanted marketing texts, and certain debt collection communications may give Florida consumers rights under federal and state consumer protection laws.
Florida spam call compensation may be available for certain illegal calls and texts. Spam calls do not care if you have a new phone, a new number, or you have already blocked the last ten callers.
If you are getting repeated spam calls, robocalls, telemarketing calls, unwanted marketing texts, or repeated calls or messages from debt collectors or bill collectors, you may have more rights than you realize.
If your phone will not stop ringing or your inbox keeps filling with unwanted messages, you are not alone. Certain calls and texts may be restricted by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and other consumer protection laws. Learn more about Florida TCPA protections.
Debt collection communications may also be covered by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Read about debt collector harassment in Florida.
At Fischetti Law Group, we help Florida consumers understand whether repeated unwanted calls or texts, including certain telemarketing and debt collection communications, may violate consumer protection laws and whether they may have a legal claim.
What Types of Unwanted Calls & Texts May Violate the Law?
You may have legal options if you are receiving:
- Robocalls or prerecorded messages
- Unwanted marketing texts
- Calls or texts after you told them to stop
- Calls or texts while you are on the Florida or National Do Not Call List
- Repeated calls from the same company
- Calls or texts you did not agree to receive
- Repeated or harassing calls from certain debt collectors
Not every unwanted call or text is illegal. But businesses, telemarketers, and certain debt collectors have rules they must follow when contacting you.
Florida Spam Call Compensation: Can I Recover Money?
Florida spam call compensation depends on the facts of your case. Certain unlawful calls or text messages may entitle eligible consumers to recover compensation. Under the TCPA, qualifying violations may allow recovery of:
For certain qualifying unlawful calls or texts.
For certain knowing or willful violations.
When the same company keeps calling or texting, the number of potential violations may increase along with potential Florida spam call compensation. Debt collection claims may involve different remedies under laws such as the FDCPA.
Not every unwanted call or text qualifies. The amount and type of recovery depend on the applicable law, the facts of the situation, and the outcome of the case. No result or amount of recovery is guaranteed.
What Should I Do Right Now?
If unwanted calls or texts keep coming, start documenting what is happening. You do not need to have everything perfectly organized before taking action.
Check Your Registration
See if your number is on the Florida Do Not Call List or the National Do Not Call Registry. If it is not, you can register for free.
Tell Them to Stop
Clearly tell the company you do not want any more calls or texts. Keep proof of your request when possible.
Track the Evidence
Save screenshots of texts and call logs, along with any voicemails. Your screenshots may already show the phone number, date, and time.
Submit It for Review
Send us what you have through our free consumer case review so Fischetti Law Group can review the calls, texts, and supporting evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue for unwanted calls or texts in Florida?
Possibly. Certain telemarketing calls, texts, robocalls, and other unwanted communications may violate federal or Florida consumer protection laws. Whether you have a claim depends on the facts.
How much could an unwanted call or text be worth?
Certain qualifying violations may allow recovery of up to $500 per call or text and, in some cases, up to $1,500 for certain knowing or willful violations. Because each qualifying call or text may be evaluated separately, repeated violations can add up.
Does being on a Do Not Call List matter?
It can. Registration on the Florida Do Not Call List or the National Do Not Call Registry may be important when evaluating certain telemarketing calls or texts. If you are not registered, you can register for free.
What evidence should I save?
Save what you have. Screenshots of texts and call logs are especially helpful because they may already show the phone number, date, and time. Voicemails and proof that you told the company to stop can also help.
What about repeated calls from debt collectors?
Certain debt collectors must follow federal consumer protection rules. Repeated, harassing, deceptive, or otherwise prohibited collection communications may give you additional rights.
Still Getting Unwanted Calls or Texts?
Don’t delete the evidence. Send us what you’ve got.
Save your call logs, screenshots, texts, and voicemails. Fischetti Law Group can review what happened and help determine whether the calls or messages may violate consumer protection laws.