Car warranty robocalls violate a number of laws. The Do Not Call List prohibits calls to cellphone or people on the do not call list.
FTC Seeks to Stop Deceptive Warranty Solicitation
The ProblemCar companies have been soliciting consumers on cellphones and elsewhere. The calls violate the do not call list and frequently make deceptive promises about cost and coverage. “I’m not sure which is worse, the abusive telemarketing tactics of these companies, or the way they try to deceive people once they get them on the... Continue Reading →
Do Not Call and Auto Warranty
What do you mean I’m not covered, your company said the policy covered everything on the car, NO, don’t put me on hold again. These calls involve companies calling to solicit consumers for their automobile warranty policies. Do Not Call List ViolationsSeveral companies have been calling to solicit consumers for their warranty policies. The calls… Continue Reading →
Do Not Call and Automobile Warranty
Do Not Call List ViolationsSeveral companies have been calling to solicit consumers for their warranty policies. There are two problems with the calls. First, many homeowners have listed their name on the Do Not Call List. See Federal Do Not Call List The Do Not Call List: Questions and AnswersSecondly, the policies and the solicitation… Continue Reading →
TELEMARKETERS FOR ELECTRIC SUPPLIERS
By: Kevin E. McCarthy, Principal Analyst“You asked (1) whether telemarketers for competitive electric suppliers are subject to state and federal laws governing solicitations of people on “do-not-call” lists and (2) what remedies are available to people who are on such lists who contacted by suppliers. SUMMARY Telemarketers for competitive electric suppliers are subject to state… Continue Reading →