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Rick
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I operate a small mail order business in Texas selling a very specialized product to a very specific market. I advertise my product in national trade publications for this industry. I have received a demand letter from an attorney claiming I faxed his client (also an attorney) an unsolicited advertisement for my product. For proof, he provided a copy of my magazine ad and claims it was faxed to his client. He states my action violates 47 USC 227, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and I must pay x number of dollars. I did not fax his client anything and furthermore, I've never sent anyone an unsolicited fax. I called his office thinking I could easily clear this up... wrong. He informed me that even if I did not send the fax, it was my ad and order form... so as far as the law was concerned, I was responsible and he would easily be able to convince a jury of that. I can't believe that, but I'm posting this to get other opinions. I was thinking this must be a scam, but I do find this gentleman listed under attorneys in an internet YP search. I am planning to write him a letter, politely state I did not fax his client and that I consider this matter closed.
Thank you in advance for any advice you have to offer.
Thank you in advance for any advice you have to offer.