What is the penalty for violating TCPA?

What is the penalty for violating TCPA?

• A. $16,000 per violation
• B. $50 per call
• C. $250 per violation
• D. $500 per call

Answer: (A)

TCPA penalties are civil fines assessed for each unlawful call or text. The basic amount is $500 for each violation, and if the violation is willful or knowing, the penalty can rise to $1,500 per violation. These are per call or per text, so multiple violations can add up quickly. Additional damages or attorneys’ fees may also be recoverable in some cases. Therefore, the figure of $16,000 per violation isn’t the standard TCPA amount; the typical per-violation cap is $500, with up to $1,500 for willful violations.

TCPA penalties are civil fines assessed for each unlawful call or text. The basic amount is $500 for each violation, and if the violation is willful or knowing, the penalty can rise to $1,500 per violation. These are per call or per text, so multiple violations can add up quickly. Additional damages or attorneys’ fees may also be recoverable in some cases. Therefore, the figure of $16,000 per violation isn’t the standard TCPA amount; the typical per-violation cap is $500, with up to $1,500 for willful violations.