SMS Consent

I. Introduction

MarriageFraud.com operates the toll-free hotline 888-88-MARRIAGE (888-886-2774) to provide educational guidance and referral resources for individuals affected by immigration marriage fraud. This page explains how consent is obtained for text messages sent through this hotline.

II. How Consent is Collected

Individuals who dial 888-88-MARRIAGE (888-886-2774) are presented with an automated voice menu.

During the call, callers are informed that pressing a designated keypad option will result in a single text message being sent to the telephone number from which the call was placed.

The automated message clearly discloses that:

• The caller will receive one text message;

• Message and data rates may apply; and

• Pressing the keypad option constitutes consent.

Text messages are sent only after the caller affirmatively presses the specified keypad option.

By pressing that option, the caller provides prior express consent to receive a one-time informational text message from MarriageFraud.com.

Text messages are sent solely in response to a direct, consumer-initiated request made during the inbound telephone call.

III. Nature of the Message

The text message:

• Is sent only after the caller affirmatively presses the specified key.

• Contains a link to trusted professional referral resources.

• Is informational in nature.

• Is not a recurring subscription service.

MarriageFraud.com does not send recurring, promotional, or automated marketing messages through this hotline opt-in process.

IV. Message and Data Rates

Message and data rates may apply depending on the recipient’s mobile carrier and service plan.

V. Opt-Out Instructions

Recipients may reply STOP to any text message to opt out of future messaging.

VI. Privacy

MarriageFraud.com does not sell, rent, or distribute phone numbers collected through this hotline. For additional information regarding data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.