Text scams can take many forms and are always evolving. Current warnings in the Denver area, however, include the following:
These texts masquerade as court summonses and are designed to scare recipients into engaging. Ultimately, concerns like these are not handled via text, which is a clear signal that they’re scams. If you have any lingering doubts about a specific text, direct your inquiries to the official source rather than clicking on the link or using the QR code provided.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) offers key consumer protections that include all the following:
Violations of these requirements can lead to fines of $500 per illegal text, which can add up quickly. A knowledgeable spam text message attorney can help.
The State of Colorado’s protections against spam texts go even further. To begin, sellers are required to register with the Colorado Attorney General at least 10 days before engaging in solicitation.
It is also illegal for companies to knowingly list Colorado cell phone numbers in commercial directories without first obtaining the explicit consent of each consumer. Further, Colorado is one of just a few states that maintain their own do-not-call lists, which work in conjunction with the federal list.
Finally, Colorado goes a step further by implementing restrictions regarding legal leads. When it comes to legal marketing that generates leads, strict restrictions apply. Paid, per-lead, and affiliate text campaigns are regulated, and some are prohibited.
Wading through countless spam texts is no way to spend your time, and if you’re scammed in the process, the matter is that much more serious. Our dedicated Denver spam text message lawyers at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi have the legal skill and insight to help effect an optimal outcome for you, and we welcome the opportunity to do so. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at 844-542-7235 today.
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