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Amerfirst might have made unlawful pre-recorded calls to residential phone lines without their prior consent.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Unfair and Deceptive Services
- Improper Solicitation
Product or Service
- Home Loan
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
Investigation and pending class action lawsuit against Amerfirst, American Freedom Mortgage, American Freedom Home Lending and American National Brokerage, Inc.
The class action lawsuit alleges that Amerfirst made pre-recorded calls to residential phone lines without their consent. The suit was brought for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a federal statute, that makes it unlawful to initiate any telephone call to any residential telephone line using an artificial or pre-recorded voice without the prior express consent of the called party. The statute provides for a $500 fine for each violation of the statute. The suit alleges that Amerfirst was doing business as American Freedom Mortgage, American Freedom Home Lending and American National Brokerage, Inc. who used auto dialer technology to solicit mortgage leads and advertise mortgage services.
The class action lawsuit alleges that Amerfirst made pre-recorded calls to residential phone lines without their consent. The suit was brought for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a federal statute, that makes it unlawful to initiate any telephone call to any residential telephone line using an artificial or pre-recorded voice without the prior express consent of the called party. The statute provides for a $500 fine for each violation of the statute. The suit alleges that Amerfirst was doing business as American Freedom Mortgage, American Freedom Home Lending and American National Brokerage, Inc. who used auto dialer technology to solicit mortgage leads and advertise mortgage services.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Amerfirst Bank, Inc. | AmeriFirst Bank, Inc. is a retail bank, offering traditional financial services to its public, including commercial, mortgage and consumer installment lending. AmeriFirst Bank has offices in Union Springs, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama and Prattville Alabama. |
| American Freedom Mortgage | American Freedom Mortgage is a dba of American Freedom Group, Inc. American Freedom is a mortgage broker. |