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Imagine being in the middle of dinner or binge watching your favorite show when your phone suddenly rings. Reluctantly, you answer the call with the unfamiliar number; to your dismay, it is the dreaded telemarketer. Sometimes telemarketers use the phone for good, such as calling on behalf of charities trying to collect donations or informing existing customers of useful information. However, some telemarketers use the phone for nefarious purposes: as a weapon to engage in telemarketing fraud. The offense occurs when a caller uses phone calls or text messages to make misleading statements or false promises to a consumer in order to get their money or personal information.
To distinguish themselves from fraudsters, legitimate telemarketers must comply with the federal regulations of both the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In addition to the federal laws and regulations concerning telemarketing fraud, virtually all states have laws that govern telemarketers.
The chart below provides a summary of laws related to Georgia's telemarketing fraud laws, including links to important code sections.
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Georgia prohibits a telemarketer from engaging in the following conduct:
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Note: State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
If you've been accused of violating Georgia's telemarketing fraud laws, then you could be dealing with punishment under both state and federal laws. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side could help to minimize the costly penalties that you may face. Take a step forward by contacting a Georgia attorney today.
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