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by YuriNiyazov 1057 days ago
Do you have a "how-to" guide?
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Unfortunately I can’t share my docs as I don’t wish to out my identity here. But if you search for tcpa demand letter you can get some ideas on how to get started.

Basically once you’ve identified the caller or the business that benefits from the call, you write a demand letter that states the details of the calls and you intend to sue under the tcpa if they do not wish to settle for $$$ before a given date.

You’ll want to read the text of the tcpa first - basically you can be awarded up to $500 per call and ask the court for triple damages so you can allege damages for up to $1500 per call. Also research any state laws you may have (that have a “private right of action” aka you can bring the suit yourself). Those damages can be layered on top.

The TCPA is a federal law, right? Do you sue them in federal court for TCPA, and then a separate lawsuit in state court to layer on top the state fines, or this is all somehow combined into one?
The TCPA allows suits to be filed in local courts, including small claims. You do not need to mess about with federal courts.