Are you tired of constantly being bombarded by robocalls and telemarketers, even though you've listed your phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry? Well, you're not alone. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), companies that illegally call numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry or place illegal robocalls can be fined... Continue Reading →
How to Spot a Shady Car Warranty Business: Lessons from Safeguard Auto Direct’s Unresolved Complaints
Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises consumers to use caution when doing business with Safeguard Auto Direct, a vehicle service contract company located in Saint Peters, Missouri. Consumers reported to BBB that the company failed to cancel contracts in a timely manner, did not issue refunds, used misleading advertising, and provided poor customer service. Safeguard Auto... Continue Reading →
Are There Two Do Not Call Lists- the Official One Telemarketers Ignore and the One They Follow?
Are there two do not call lists.
Jurisdiction and TCPA Do Not Call Claims
Would you like to buy a car warranty, vacation program, or switch electric supplier. Many companies freely violate the do not call law, also known as the TCPA. Many cases settle, but sometimes they contest the claim particularly in class actions. One defense is that the company is located in another state so there is… Continue Reading →
Vacation Calls Violating the Do Not Call Law
There have been complaints about supposed free vacation schemes, which turn out to be requests for significant monies. The complaint discuss violation of the Do Not Call Law as well as deceptive marketing. Better Business Bureau files indicate contain a pattern of complaints from consumers that allege they were contacted informing them they won a… Continue Reading →