Phoenix has experienced intense waves of predatory SMS phishing scams, referred to as smishing. The senders tend to impersonate government agencies like the Phoenix Municipal Court or the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). And the texts warn that failure to pay immediately, via a provided link or QR code, will lead to legal action or license suspension.
ADOT shares that a recent text scam attempts to convince recipients that they have unpaid traffic tickets, which must be addressed via the link provided. Make no mistake that the texts do not come from ADOT, and you should not engage.
The goal of most text scams is to gather personal information and perpetrate financial fraud. The most important point to keep in mind is that official entities do not engage in text-based collections.
Spam texts are governed by the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), which generally prohibits companies from engaging in robocall campaigns. Only when the following apply are spam texts allowed:
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Text-based scams often originate in countries other than the U.S., which makes holding the scammers legally responsible more challenging. Consulting with a knowledgeable spam text attorney early on is always advised.
If you have received unsolicited promotional texts (or spam texts), turning to a trusted spam text attorney can make a big difference. The law allows consumers to hold offending companies accountable by pursuing statutory damages that start at $500 per illegal text. If, however, the company willfully or knowingly engages in illegal texting practices, the fine per illegal text rises to $1,500.
Our seasoned Phoenix spam text lawyers at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi are committed to fiercely advocating for your rights and your rightful compensation in response to spam texts, and we have the legal skill and drive to help. It is important to defend yourself in response to companies that do not take all applicable text campaign requirements seriously enough.
To learn more about everything we can do to help you, please do not delay in contacting us online or giving our firm a call at 844-542-7235 today.
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