Codger Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Do CA's have to follow the guide lines of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Seems that they say they don't because there calls are not sales calls. Yet some of the sample letters requesting that CA's not call and deal with you only by mail seem to suggest that the (TCPA) is applicable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanathos Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 I'm not familiar with this Act. What's it in a nutshell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 It's the don't call me I will call you ACT. You are supposed to get telemarketers to put you on there do not call list. Seems like lack of compliance will get you 500 to 1,500 fine.You can google search it I don't know how to put the URL on this board and don't want to learn any thing new LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Methuss Posted June 15, 2005 Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 The "Do not call list" does not cover debt collectors in any way.You use two laws with collectors:1. The FDCPA which says once you notify them to stop calling they must do comply. It does not have to be in writing, but it helps prove violations if you do send it as a written notice.2. The Telecommunication Act which prohibits telephone harrassment. This one makes repeated phone harassment a felony punishable by jail time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted June 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2005 What if you just want them to stop calling you period. Irregardless of whether its harrasment or not. You only want to communicate in writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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