South Raleigh News

Attorney General Josh Stein, along with a coalition of eight attorneys general, is taking robust legal action against John Caldwell Spiller, II for breaching permanent robocall and telemarketing bans. In a recent statement, Attorney General Stein expressed his concern over Spiller's persistent violations, stating, "This defendant has repeatedly violated the court’s order and continued to make harmful scam calls." Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, he added, “This must end. I’m asking the court to require him to pay up and stop him from working in the telephone industry again.”

Despite previous judgments that shut down a significant robocall operation involving Spiller, he persisted in engaging in deceptive and abusive robocalls, in clear violation of the imposed bans. Spiller's use of aliases and falsified business records to evade legal restrictions further exacerbated the issue. Moreover, he went on to establish new businesses through which he continued his illicit telemarketing activities.

As a result of Spiller's persistent disregard for the law, Attorney General Stein and his counterparts are urging the court to impose a comprehensive ban on Spiller from all telephone-related services, not limited to robocalling and telemarketing. This includes transmitting telephone calls, providing VoIP services, engaging in text messaging services, and facilitating various electronic messages.

In addition to seeking a broad ban, the coalition of attorneys general is advocating for the dissolution of Spiller's existing telephone service companies. Furthermore, they are requesting that Spiller be held accountable for his actions by paying a substantial sum. Attorney General Stein articulated that Spiller is obligated to pay $122,339,320, representing the suspended amount under the court's order had he complied with the injunction.

Attorney General Stein's initiative has garnered support from the Attorneys General of Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas, collectively aiming to put an end to Spiller's unlawful activities. A copy of the filed motion can be accessed for further details and insights into the ongoing legal proceedings.