FastPeopleSearch class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Plaintiff Maxwell Elliott filed a class action lawsuit against Mississippi Tornado Alley LLC.
- Why: Elliott claims the company’s online directory, FastPeopleSearch, lists the phone numbers of Colorado residents without their consent.
- Where: The FastPeopleSearch class action lawsuit was filed in Colorado federal court.
A new class action lawsuit alleges that FastPeopleSearch lists the phone numbers of Colorado residents without their consent.
Plaintiff Maxwell Elliott filed the class action complaint against Mississippi Tornado Alley in Colorado federal court, alleging violations of Colorado’s Prevention of Telemarketing Fraud Act (PTFA).
According to Elliott, FastPeopleSearch compiles and commercially disseminates the phone numbers of Colorado residents without their explicit, affirmative consent.
He claims this violates the PTFA, which is designed to protect the privacy of individuals, particularly regarding their mobile phone numbers.
The PTFA was enacted to address the rapid increase in commercial telephone solicitation and the potential for abuse it presents, Elliott alleges.
An amendment to the PTFA in 2005 explicitly prohibits the commercial listing of a mobile phone number in a directory without the owner’s permission.
FastPeopleSearch monetizes personal data, class action claims
Despite this prohibition, Elliott claims FastPeopleSearch operates as a data aggregator, collecting and listing personal information, including phone numbers, without explicit consent.
He argues the company monetizes this data through its publicly accessible directory, profiting from the unauthorized disclosure of private information.
“This alleged conduct is not merely a technical violation; it exposes individuals to significant risks,” Elliott claims.
He explains that the Federal Trade Commission has warned about the potential dangers associated with data brokers, including harassment, stalking and identity theft.
Elliott alleges FastPeopleSearch’s practices create a fertile ground for malicious actors to exploit this information for harmful purposes, such as scams and phishing.
He wants to represent anyone in Colorado whose phone numbers were listed on FastPeopleSearch’s website during the applicable statute of limitations.
The lawsuit is looking to certify the class action and for declaratory and injunctive relief, plus damages of at least $300 for each first offense and at least $500 for each second or subsequent offense.
In 2024, Confi-Chek agreed to pay $4.89 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it used consumer information to advertise the PeopleFinders website without consent.
What do you think of the allegations made in this FastPeopleSearch class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiff is represented by Michael T. Houchin of Crosner Legal P.C.
The FastPeopleSearch class action lawsuit is Elliott v. Mississippi Tornado Alley LLC, Case No. 1:25-cv-02384 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
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yes when i did a scan they came up as publishing all kinds of incorrect information plus my mobile. They were apparently acting quasi-background services, collecting data batch and securitizing, without any restrictions or permissions. Thererfore taking out a constructive trust of our info. Violating fudiciary duties and treating me as the security and debter. Violation of trust laws too. who are they. no way to dispute or block and they sale it all over
I also have received information that this company has put my personal information all out there for everyone to see with out my permission
I lived in Colorado up till 3 years ago. This company and several others I feel are partially responsible for my information getting on the dark web
My information was sold by this company many times. I have it on an app that tracks companies that sell your data. I’ve never used their services.