The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits businesses from faxing “unsolicited advertisements.” The recipient of a junk fax has a right of action against the sender to: (1) enjoin future violations; and (2) recover actual monetary damages or $500. The TCPA further provides that if a court finds that a defendant wilfully or intentionally violated the TCPA, the recipient may recover treble damages.

The TCPA defines the term “unsolicited advertisement” as any material advertising the commercial availability or quality of any property, goods, or services which is transmitted to any person without that person’s prior express invitation or permission.

Read more: http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/unwantedfaxes.html