In an effort to curb unscrupulous solicitors and telemarketers, the federal government passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") in 1991. The TCPA allows a member of the public to file a lawsuit and collect damages for receiving unsolicited phone calls, faxes, text messages, pre-recorded calls or autodialed calls. The TCPA imposes severe monetary penalties on companies if they violate the provisions of the Act. Courts will award a minimum of $1500 for every intentional violation and $500 for every unintentional violation.... Read More