Wyze Sued For Alleged Unsolicited Text Messages
Wyze has been sued for allegedly sending promotional text messages that violate consumer protection laws.
Wyze is a fast-growing company that specializes in selling anything from cameras to face masks, vacuums, cleaners, earbuds, and more. In this note, we examine the complaint and the risk that Wyze faces.
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