Jan 30, 2013
The law is designed to permit self enforcement, meaning it is somewhat easy for consumers who receive illegal telemarketing calls to sue in Small Claims Court. The difficulty normally is getting a valid name and address for the caller. In this case we have their website with contact information. On the FTC website, you can find information on how to file a lawsuit against illegal callers and it does not need a lawyer although that makes it easier since they know the routine.
The FTC only acts when there is widespread, massive indications of persistent violations. However the wheel of government turn ever so slowly and it takes time. Even on the FTC DNC website it states that complaints are maintained as a database for law enforcement to look at implying that the FTC does not routinely prosecute violators. That is one of the most common misconceptions about the DNC List law.