A Colorado Man Is Suing Better Tax Relief. Here’s What the Complaint Says
A Colorado man sued Better Tax Relief LLC under the TCPA over alleged unwanted calls and voicemails. Allegations only, no finding. What to do about them.
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An Illinois Man Is Suing American Debt Protection. Here’s What the Complaint Says
American Debt Protection lawsuit: a class action alleges pre-recorded calls (allegations only, no finding) and what to check before paying a debt relief firm.
They Said My Social Security Number Was Suspended for Criminal Activity
A caller says your Social Security number is suspended for criminal activity. It cannot be, ever. Here is what the FTC and SSA say about this scam call.
Getting Robocalls Meant for Someone Else? They Could Be Worth $1,500 Each.
Wrong-number robocalls violate federal law. Each call could be worth $500 to $1,500. Here’s how to document them and take action under the TCPA.
NC AG Wins Against MV Realty’s 40-Year Homeowner Traps
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a summary judgment permanently barring MV Realty from enforcing its 40-year Homeowner Benefit Agreements. The ruling frees more than 2,000 homeowners locked into predatory contracts for as little as $300. The court also found MV Realty made over 340,000 illegal robocalls.
Nationwide Robocalls Settlement: Claim $17 by March 11
Nationwide has agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle claims it made illegal robocalls about pet insurance. If you received prerecorded calls from Nationwide about policy renewals since January 2021, you may be eligible for approximately $17.50. Claim deadline: March 11, 2026.
Stop Debt Relief Center Calls: What to Do
Quick Answer: To stop Debt Relief Center calls, register with the National Do Not Call Registry, use phone features like Do Not Disturb mode, or consider getting a Google Voice virtual number for call screening. The most effective solution is often simply not answering calls from unknown numbers and letting them go to voicemail.Question:Dear Steve,I …
FTC Debt Relief Robocall Crackdown: What to Know
Quick Answer: The FTC announced “Operation Call it Quits,” a major crackdown involving 94 enforcement actions against illegal robocall operations responsible for over one billion calls promoting debt relief and other services. The operation targeted deceptive credit card interest rate reduction scams that particularly preyed on financially distressed seniors.The Federal Trade Commission and its law …
Credit Card Rate Reduction Scam: FTC Shuts It Down
Quick Answer: The FTC shut down an Orlando-based credit card rate reduction scam that used illegal robocalls to defraud consumers of $300-$4,999 while providing no actual interest rate reductions. The defendants are permanently banned from robocalling, telemarketing, and providing debt relief services after operating the scheme from 2011-2015.At the request of the Federal Trade Commission …
FTC Cruise Robocall Scam: Is It Legit?
Quick Answer: The FTC cruise robocall scam is not legitimate – the Federal Trade Commission and 10 state attorneys general took action against a Florida cruise company for billions of illegal robocalls that disguised sales pitches as political surveys. The defendants paid over $500,000 in penalties for the campaign that averaged 12-15 million illegal calls …
