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CAN I MAKE MONEY FROM ILLEGAL SPAM CALLS & TEXTS IN FLORIDA?

Written by Michael Fischetti, Esq. | Jul 22, 2026 12:04:04 PM

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Spam calls don't care if you have a new phone, a new number, or you've blocked the last ten callers. If you're receiving repeated spam calls, robocalls, telemarketing calls, or unwanted marketing text messages, you may have more rights than you realize.

If your phone won't stop ringing with telemarketing calls or your inbox keeps filling with promotional texts you never asked for, you're not alone. Many Florida consumers don't realize that certain unwanted solicitation calls and texts may violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) A federal law that restricts certain telemarketing calls, robocalls, prerecorded messages, and unwanted marketing texts. and other consumer protection laws.

At Fischetti Law Group, we help consumers throughout Florida understand whether repeated spam calls or texts may give rise to a legal claim—and whether they may be entitled to compensation.

What Types of Spam Calls May Be Illegal?

You may have legal options if you have received:

  • Repeated robocalls using prerecorded or artificial voice messages
  • Unwanted marketing text messages
  • Telemarketing calls after you asked the company to stop
  • Calls to a phone number listed on the National Do Not Call Registry
  • Repeated solicitation calls from the same business
  • Calls or texts made without the consent required by law

 

Every situation is different, but many people are surprised to learn that these calls may violate consumer protection laws.

Can I Recover Money for Spam Calls?

Depending on the facts of your case, certain unlawful spam calls or text messages may entitle eligible consumers to recover compensation.

In some cases, the law may allow recovery of:

$
Up to $500

for certain unlawful calls or texts

 
$$
Up to $1,500

per call or text for certain knowing or willful violations

Each call or text may be evaluated separately, so repeated violations may increase the potential recovery.

Not every unwanted call qualifies, which is why it is important to have your situation reviewed before making assumptions.

What Should I Do Right Now?

Before deleting anything, follow these steps to protect your rights:

  1. 1

    Don’t engage. Do not respond to spam calls or texts.

  2. 2

    Save everything. Keep records of the calls, texts, dates, and times.

  3. 3

    Report it. File a complaint with the FCC or Florida Attorney General.

  4. 4

    Know your rights. You may be able to take legal action.

  5. 5

    Get a free case review. Find out whether you may qualify for compensation.

Before deleting anything, download our Free Spam Call Evidence Toolkit to learn what information you should save.

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Most people don’t realize that unwanted solicitation calls and texts may violate consumer protection laws. Preserving evidence now may help you understand whether you have legal options later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue for spam calls in Florida? +

Possibly. Certain spam calls and telemarketing text messages may violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act or other consumer protection laws. Whether you have a claim depends on the facts of your situation.

How much money can I get for illegal robocalls? +

Depending on the circumstances, eligible consumers may be able to recover up to $500 per unlawful call or text and, in some cases, up to $1,500 for certain knowing or willful violations.

Do I need to keep proof of the calls? +

Yes. Save screenshots, call logs, voicemails, text messages, dates, times, and records showing that you asked the company to stop contacting you.

Let’s Put an End to It.

Stop the spam. Know your rights.

 
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