TCPA lawsuits surge 29%: What marketers need to know

The legal landscape around the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is shifting dramatically. WebRecon’s June 2025 litigation stats signal a major reversal in trend—TCPA lawsuits spiked while other major statutes dipped.

Here’s what businesses, especially those involved in lead generation and marketing, need to know.

June TCPA cases jump by 29.1%

In June, 257 TCPA lawsuits were filed, up 29.1% from May. That marked a stark contrast after May’s decline in TCPA filings.

• Year-to-date (YTD) TCPA filings soared by 44.4%, highlighting significant upward pressure throughout 2025.
• Other statutes—FDCPA and FCRA—declined month-over-month in June (FDCPA −11.3%, FCRA −1.2%) and remain down YTD.

TCPA represents the majority of class actions

TCPA remains the driving force behind consumer litigation:

• Nearly 79% of all TCPA filings were class actions, underscoring the high-risk nature of this statute.
• This compares to much lower class action ratios for FDCPA and FCRA (≈11% and 3.9%, respectively).

May’s downturn was temporary

In May 2025, TCPA cases fell by 15.3% compared to April, while FDCPA and FCRA rose by 15.5% and 10.1%, respectively.

Despite the decline, TCPA remains up 39.4% for 2025, while FDCPA stays down 9.1% YTD.

CFPB complaints continue to surge

Consumer complaints rose as well, adding to regulatory pressure:

• In May 2025, 23,429 complaints were filed with the CFPB—an 8.8% monthly increase and a staggering 97.6% increase YTD.
  
• In June, CFPB complaints slightly dipped 1.7%, but remained elevated year-over-year with a ~99.5% increase from June 2024.

What this means for marketers & lead buyers

TCPA compliance risk is accelerating

High TCPA lawsuit volume, fueled largely by class-action filings, substantially ups the risk for organizations using autodialed or prerecorded messages. With class actions dominating—79% of TCPA suits—legal exposure is not just financial but also reputational.

Broader regulatory pressure is mounting

Even if TCPA filings lag, continued growth in consumer complaints signals regulatory momentum. Non-TCPA statutes still matter—but TCPA is the most volatile exposure.

State highlight zones

Courts with highest case volume:

• Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta): ~98 TCPA suits in June.
• Central District California (Los Angeles): ~64 suits.
• Northern District Illinois (Chicago): ~46 suits—the top TCPA hubs for repeat litigation.

What ActiveProspect users should do now

1. Audit your consent language & data flows

Use tools like TrustedForm Verify to confirm that consent language meets TCPA standards (clear disclosure, no condition of purchase, etc.).

2. Track lead origin & repeat litigants

Identify high-risk leads and domains. Confirm ownership to build traceability into your funnel.

3. Enable conversion feedback loops

Use CRM integrations (e.g., via LeadsBridge) to tie lead sources back to conversion outcomes—this improves decision-making and budgeting.

4. Use partner configuration controls

Tools like LeadConduit help reduce lead-source ambiguity by letting buyers specify delivery and acceptance criteria.

5. Watch class action risk zones

Protect your exposure by filtering out leads from known repeat plaintiffs or high-risk states using suppression lists.

Final thoughts

WebRecon’s report reveals a major reversal in TCPA litigation trends: Cases surged while other consumer statutes declined. With class actions representing the overwhelming majority of TCPA suits and consumer complaints still surging, compliance efforts cannot be reactive.

Marketers and lead buyers must prioritize strong consent capture, real-time quality validation, conversion tracking, and proactive partner collaboration. By doing so, organizations can better navigate the evolving litigation landscape—and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

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Note: This post is based on WebRecon’s litigation data and does not constitute legal advice. Consult legal counsel for regulatory decisions and risk analysis.