Question 1

Why do I keep getting robocalls for the previous owner of my number?

Accepted Answer

Carriers recycle disconnected phone numbers and reassign them to new customers. If the previous owner was on automated calling lists — for debts, appointments, or marketing — those systems keep dialing the number even after it becomes yours.

Question 2

Can I get money for calls that were meant for someone else?

Accepted Answer

Potentially, yes. The TCPA protects the current subscriber of a number. Because the number was reassigned to you and you never consented to the calls, prerecorded and auto-dialed calls to your line may be violations worth $500–$1,500 each.

Question 3

How much is each robocall worth?

Accepted Answer

The TCPA sets statutory damages of $500 per violating call or text, increasing to as much as $1,500 per call for willful or knowing violations. Amounts depend on the specific facts of your case.

Question 4

Do I have to pay anything?

Accepted Answer

No. The eligibility review is completely free. If your case moves forward, it's typically handled on a contingency (no win, no fee) basis, meaning you generally pay nothing unless there's a recovery.

Question 5

What information should I keep?

Accepted Answer

Keep a log of each call with the date, time, the number that called, the name they ask for, and whether it was a recording. Save voicemails and screenshots. Note every time you asked to be removed and the calls continued.

Question 6

Will contacting you stop the calls immediately?

Accepted Answer

We help you pursue a claim, not block calls directly. To reduce calls now, register at donotcall.gov, use your carrier's spam-blocking tools, and don't confirm you're the previous owner. Keep documenting the calls in the meantime.

Question 7

I already asked them to stop and they keep calling. Does that help my case?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Continued automated calls after you've clearly asked to be removed can strengthen a claim, especially if it points to willful violations. Be sure to record when and how you asked.

Question 8

Is RoboClaim a law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. RoboClaim is an informational and lead-generation service. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. If your situation qualifies, we connect you with partnering attorneys who handle TCPA cases.

Robocall & TCPA claim questions