Goldco $2M Unwanted Text Message Class Action Settlement

Individuals who received more than one marketing text message from Goldco after asking the company to stop or opting out may be eligible to submit a claim for a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Goldco Direct LLC agreed to pay $2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it sent marketing text messages to individuals after they requested not to receive further messages (opted out). The plaintiffs claim this conduct violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Who can file a TCPA claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They received more than one marketing text message from Goldco Direct LLC or anyone acting on its behalf within any 12-month period.
• Before receiving the additional messages, they requested not to receive further text messages from Goldco by replying with a “stop” or “unsubscribe” request.
• The National Do Not Call Registry listed their phone number at the time they received the messages.
• They did not re-opt in to receive text messages before receiving the additional messages
• They received the messages during the four years prior to the lawsuit filing on April 18, 2023.

How much will the settlement payment be?

Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. Final payment amount will be determined by the total number of valid claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form to complete and mail or email to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Goldco Direct LLC TCPA Settlement c/o Settlement Administrator P.O. Box 25226 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Settlement administrator's email address: info@goldcotcpasettlement.com

The claim deadline is April 10, 2026.

Required claim information

• All claimants must provide the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.
• They must also provide the telephone number that received the Goldco text messages.

Payout options

• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$2 million TCPA settlement fund

The $2,000,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration and notice costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $666,000
• Attorneys' expenses: To be presented to the court for approval at a later date
• Service award to plaintiff: Up to $7,500
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to request exclusion: Feb. 25, 2026
• Final approval hearing: March 26, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: April 10, 2026

When is the Goldco unwanted text message payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit alleged Goldco Direct LLC sent multiple marketing text messages to individuals after they requested not to receive further messages, which may violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Goldco denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and and risk of continued litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement agreement