If you told a sender to “STOP” and kept getting marketing texts afterward, you may be able to file a claim for compensation — as much as up to $75 for each message — but you must act by Feb. 12. The deadline matters: if you miss it, you could lose the chance to recover money for unwanted messages sent after your opt‑out.
Who might qualify
Eligibility generally covers people who sent a clear opt‑out command (for example, the word STOP) and still received promotional or automated texts from that sender. If you have message logs showing texts after the date you opted out, you could have a valid claim.
How to prepare and submit a claim
Filing usually requires documenting the unwanted messages and proving you asked to stop further contact. Start assembling records now so you’re ready before the cutoff.
- Collect message evidence: screenshots or exported message threads showing the date and time you sent “STOP” and subsequent texts you received.
- Phone and billing info: the phone number that received the messages and any carrier or billing records that verify receipt.
- Dates and sender details: the dates of the opt‑out and of any follow‑up messages, plus the sender’s number or short code.
- Claim form: complete the official claims form before Feb. 12. Official claim programs do not charge a filing fee.
What to expect after you file
After submitting a claim you should receive a confirmation. Administrators will review claims and determine eligibility before issuing payments. Timelines and final payment amounts can vary: some settlements pay fixed amounts per verified message, while others distribute a limited fund among claimants.
Because the total pool of money and the number of valid claims affect payouts, the amount you ultimately receive could be lower than the advertised maximum. If your case involves additional harms beyond unwanted texts, consider consulting a lawyer to explore other options.
Watch out for scams
Be cautious of anyone who asks you to pay to file a claim or demands personal information beyond what’s reasonable for verification. Legitimate claim programs provide free forms and clear instructions; they will not require upfront payments.
This is time‑sensitive: gather your evidence and submit your claim well before Feb. 12 to preserve your right to seek compensation for texts received after you asked to stop.
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