Recording telephone converstations

[wyvrn]

I need to record one for a creditor problem. I know of the ones that plug into the handset cord, but we use cordless telephones. Is there a device I can just plug into the RJ11 phone jack? Also, anyone know the legalities of recording phone convos in TX?

 

[thomsbrain]

as far as i know, you have to notify the other party that the conversation will be recorded. just buy a $5 corded phone.

 

[db]

Depends on your STATE law (if the call is intrastate).
For instance, in some states as long as one party to the conversation gives their consent, it is legal.

 

[Nocturnal]

You have to notify the person that you're recording the conversation, otherwise it won't hold up in court.

 

[axelfox]

Refer to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act for federal law on this subject.

 

[konichiwa]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
You have to notify the person that you're recording the conversation, otherwise it won't hold up in court.

Not not not true. Depends on your state!!

 

[eLiTeGoodGuy]

Linkage

That's a compilation for alot of different state laws

 

[TitanDiddly]

Example:
Ring ring!!!
-Click-
youarebeingrecorded
..what? Who is this?
Hi, my name is ________ and I'm calling about __________.

 

[RU482]

I always had an idea of a way to get around this.

Put them on hold, and play a message that says "this call will be recorded...yadda yadda yadda", and then pick back up

 

There is a device that you can get from radio shack that plugs inline into a rj11, and has a 1/8th input and output jack on it.

We used that device for much fun when working on the phones years ago.