What can I do about telephone harassment?

If you are being harassed over the phone, you should contact the police immediately.

1. Exact time and date of the phone call.
2. The content of the conversation.
3. The number of the caller that called.
4. Information about the caller and any personal characteristics you could make out from the caller’s voice (gender, age, etc.).

How do you stop harassing phone calls?

The first step if you are receiving unwanted calls is to register your number at the National Do Not Call Registry: https://www.donotcall.gov/ . (You can also call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register). You can register home and mobile numbers, and it’s free.

What legal action can I take against telemarketers?

First, you call the Feds and report the violator at 1-877-382-4357 . Telephone Consumer Protection Act laws for $500 for each non-willful violation and $1,500 for each willful violation. That’s small claims court territory – no attorney needed. And there you have it – go get ’em.

How do I get rid of harassing telemarketers’ phone calls?

Fortunately, you can get rid of harassing telemarketers’ phone calls. The first step in dealing with harassment from telemarketers is to get on the national Do Not Call Registry.

How long do you have to report a telemarketer for harassment?

After your telephone number has been on the Do Not Call Registry for 31 days, you can report telemarketers that continue to call you. You have rights when it comes to telemarketer harassment. In addition to reporting telemarketers that continue to call you, there are other legal remedies available to you.

How do I deal with harassing text messages and phone calls?

Don’t respond to the text messages or telephone calls – Instead, tell the person to stop calling. If it is a company or telemarketer doing the harassing, then ask them to place you on their internal do not call list. Register your cell, and home phone numbers on the national Do Not Call Registry –…

How do I block telemarketing calls on my phone?

You have a choice when it comes to receiving telemarketing calls. Under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), you can block your phone number by placing yourself of the national Do Not Call Registry. The Federal Trade Commission operates the registry. Registering your landline or cell phone is free.