About The Consumer Law Office of Steve Hofer

Steve Hofer has been practicing consumer law in Indiana for more than 20 years. He is a former Indiana State Chairperson of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, a national organization of attorneys striving for fairness in the consumer marketplace. Contact me by phone at 317-662-4529 or via email at hoferlawindyATgmail.com. You can also leave a message through my website at www.hoferlawindy.com.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Are you receiving Telemarketing Calls from Yodle? - ROBOCALLS

Are you receiving automated telemarketing calls from a company called Yodle? These calls, with an automated voice greeting are almost certainly autodialed and subject to the restrictions of the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Privacy Act.)  The TCPA allows you to go claim $500 to $1500 in damages for all auto-dialed calls to your cellphone (or residential landline if you are on the "do not call" list) if the calls were made without your express permission.  I received two calls from this company; however the calls I received were to my Google Voice number which might not be covered by the TCPA. If you receive calls from this company, please call a consumer lawyer in your area. You can find one at www. consumeradvocates.org.

Thursday, June 1, 2017

What's all this fuss about the KO book that Auto Auctions use?

I'm trying to understand the "KO Book" that is used to exclude dealers from participation from auto acutions.  Who provides information? To whom is it provided? What information is provided?  Is there an electronic database involved? Is personal financial information included?  Please call me at 317-662-4529 or email me at hoferlawindyATgmail.com. Thanks.