Spam texts are more than just a nuisance. They waste your valuable time, can distract you from more pressing concerns, and clutter up your phone to the point that you may lose valuable information. When spam texts are also scams, they pose an even more serious problem, and some of the most common scam campaigns going on in San Francisco right now involve:
Official sources will not seek payment or financial information via text, which is the primary motivation behind text scams. The best course of action is not responding to unsolicited texts or to texts that arouse your suspicion in any way. If you have related concerns, you should go directly to the official website. Discussing your concerns with a practiced spam text message attorney is always in your best interest.
The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) determines the baseline for consumer protections as they relate to both phone calls and text messages. California layers additional restrictions on top of this baseline. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) enhances residents’ control over their personal information, including their cell phone numbers. This is widely considered to be one of the strongest privacy protection laws in the U.S.
As a resident of San Francisco, you have the right to know what personal information a company collects about you, including how the information is obtained. In addition, you have the right to opt out of receiving texts and of having your information sold. Further, you can’t be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
In addition, California’s consent laws are more clearly defined. In fact, the practices that work in other states may not work in California. For consent to apply, the consumer must take an affirmative action. This means that consent can’t be implied by establishing a business relationship and that pre-checked boxes will not suffice.
Our savvy spam text message lawyers at The Law Offices of Jibrael S. Hindi unleash the full scope of our imposing experience for every client we faithfully represent, and we’re here for you, too. Learn more by contacting us online or giving us a call at 844-542-7235 today.
Honor. Integrity. Care.