The Telephone Consumer Protection Act makes it illegal for companies to robocall or text you without consent. Every violation = $500-$1,500 in YOUR pocket.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law that protects you from unwanted calls and texts. Companies that violate it owe you money — and most people don't know this.
$500 per violation. $1,500 if willful. 10 spam calls = $5,000-$15,000 in potential claims. Companies settle to avoid court.
This is required. Being on the National Do Not Call Registry gives you legal standing to sue telemarketers. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Once registered, companies have 31 days to stop calling you. After that, every call is a violation.
Register at DoNotCall.govYour evidence makes or breaks the case. Here's exactly what you need:
Required Evidence:
Best Evidence (Stronger Case):
Pro Tip: When you answer, DON'T say "hello." Just stay silent for 2-3 seconds. Robocalls auto-detect voice and start playing. You'll catch the full recording from the beginning. Then press 1 to talk to a human and get the company name.
Recording Apps:
One-party consent states (you can record without telling them): most states including FL, TX, NY, GA, OH, AZ, and 32 others. Two-party states (must inform): CA, WA, MA, IL, PA, and a few others.
The Script (What to Say):
// When connected to a live agent, stay calm and friendly:
"Hey, I'm interested but I just want to make sure this is legit."
// GET THE COMPANY NAME:
"What company are you calling from?"
// GET A CALLBACK NUMBER:
"Can I get a number to call you back? I'm driving right now."
// GET THEIR LOCATION:
"Where are you guys based out of?"
// CONFIRM YOU NEVER OPTED IN:
"How did you get my number? I don't remember signing up for anything."
// GET THE AGENT'S NAME (optional but helpful):
"Thanks! And who am I speaking with today?"
Key Info You Need:
Don't: Get angry, threaten to sue, or mention TCPA. Just be a friendly potential customer gathering info. They'll tell you everything.
Once you have the company name, find their registered agent — that's who you serve legal documents to. Every state has a Secretary of State website for business lookups.
Select your state or the state where the company is registered:
All 50 States DirectoryEnter your email to create an account, then sync your call history. We'll automatically flag known TCPA violators and calculate your potential claims.
Sync your call log to scan for TCPA violations
These tactics are 100% legal but aggressive. You're intentionally putting yourself in situations where companies will violate TCPA laws. Some call it "TCPA farming." We call it leveling the playing field.
Real estate agents and investors use autodialers to spam anyone who lists a property. List a house, take it down, and watch the violations roll in.
Expected result: 50-200+ calls in the first week. Each one after you take the listing down is a potential $500-$1,500 claim.
Payday loan companies are the worst TCPA violators. Apply for a loan, your number gets sold to 50+ lenders who will robocall you relentlessly.
Expected result: 30-100+ calls in 48 hours. Payday lenders are notorious TCPA violators.
Sign up for "free quotes" on lead generation websites. Your info gets sold to dozens of companies who will robocall you illegally.
Expected result: 20-100+ calls per site from companies that bought your info
The solar industry is notorious for TCPA violations. Express interest in solar panels anywhere online.
Expected result: 20-50+ calls within a week. Solar companies use aggressive autodialers.
During Medicare open enrollment (Oct 15 - Dec 7), spam calls explode. Express interest in Medicare plans online if you're 60+.
Expected result: Dozens of illegal robocalls daily during enrollment season
You must be registered on the Do Not Call Registry FIRST. Wait 31 days after registration before these tactics. Every call after that is a violation. Document everything. Generate demand letters. Collect.