Did you know that spam text messages, prerecorded telephone calls, or robocalls may be illegal if you have not given prior consent? According to the Telephone Consumers Protection Act, you have the right to file a class-action lawsuit if you have been a victim of receiving unsolicited cellular phone calls or text messages.
As of October 2013, the Federal Communications Commission issued new regulations that require all businesses to obtain written, signed consent before they can send any text messages to consumers. If a company willfully violates this law, consumers may file a class-action lawsuit.
As a victim of unsolicited cellular phone calls and text messages, a lawsuit helps hold companies accountable and allows you to seek up to $1500 per unwanted text message
Will Shamis and Gentile, P.A. assist me to institute a claim against automatic unsolicited text messages and telephone calls?
Shamis and Gentile, P.A. are class action lawyers in Florida, New York, and Miami, specializing in unsolicited class actions. We are a Spam text Class Action Law Firm qualified to lodge a lawsuit for federal Court Legal Action.
Unwanted phone calls are a TCPA compliance breach in violation of the Federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act in the United States and Federal Trade Commission.
How do I block unsolicited spam cell phone calls?
In many cases, spammers could be looking to steal your identity. Keep in mind, most of the time unsolicited text messages originate from a computer and not an actual sender. To protect yourself and your identity, here are a few things you need to do if you are a target for illegal text spamming and ringless voicemail.
- Never, and I repeat, never respond to any spam messages! This can lead to your phone number being sold or redistributed to other spammers.
- Do not click on any links. Failing to do so can result in loss of data or lead to identity theft.
- Avoid giving out your personal information. This may seem obvious. but it is very easy to fall into a trap. Spammers often ask for information regarding your income, employment, social security, and even your credit card. Never disclose this information.
- If you are a victim of ringless voicemail, unsolicited cellular phone calls and text messages you have the right to file a class-action lawsuit.
Are you ready to take legal action against unsolicited cellular phone calls and text messages? Contact Shamis and Gentile, P.A. today.
