Robocalls can be intensely annoying. They can also be highly effective at convincing people to part with their money. If they were not, the companies that use them simply would not bother initiating them. AI has exacerbated the problem, and – for better and for worse...
How do I stop robocalls?
Billions of people receive robocalls. A robocall is a prerecorded message that tries to sell products, advertise services or steal personal information, such as a person’s social security number, banking account or tax information. People should know that robocalls...
What do you know about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
Are you one of the many plagued by constant robo and other unwanted telephone calls? If so, you may think you have zero options to stop these calls, but that is not the case. In 1991, Congress enacted the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to protect citizens...
Can you stop unwanted robocalls for good?
Are you tired of the numerous robocalls you get every day? You’re not alone. In March 2023 alone, Americans received 5.93 billion robocalls, which is approximately 22 spam calls per every person in the U.S. While not all robocalls are designed to take your personal...
The CFPB and screening companies
Being in charge of screening employees or tenants in Minnesota can be a time-consuming process. That's why many companies use programs to automate these types of tasks. However, these programs could cause more harm than good for potential housing or job candidates....
Does the Telephone Consumer Protection Act apply to robotexts?
Technology creates many opportunities for improving your life on a daily basis. However, Minnesota scam artists can take advantage of technological advancements to make your life more difficult. For example, scam artists send robotexts, which generate text messages...
TCPA places legal limits on telehealth texting
If you own a health care practice in Minnesota, you may have heard about a new ruling by the TCPA. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act has been designed to minimize the number of unwanted spam calls that reach phone users on a day-to-day basis. This Act will have an...
Do I have legal protections against robocalls?
A robocall is a phone call that uses a computerized auto-dialer to send pre-recorded messages to recipients. While sometimes annoying, there is nothing inherently illegal about robocalling alone. There are many legitimate uses of robocalling. You may get a robocall to...
The FCC is working against telemarketing robocallers
Robocalls happen to all types of landline, mobile and VoIP phones in Minnesota. The phone numbers are real, but the messages are generic and unsolicited. Although telemarketing is legal, the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, sets rules and regulations for...
Former senator challenges ringless voicemail box robocall laws
Telemarketing calls are a common complaint among many residents of Minnesota. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act has tried to protect individuals by prohibiting both prerecorded and autodialed calls. However, delivering voicemails to a ringless voicemail box is a...