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Ten Tips For Fighting Telemarketing Fraud
- Always remember: YOU are in charge. If you don’t like a
telemarketing offer, hang up!
- Never agree to any solicitation that requires an immediate, on
the spot, buying decision.
- Remember the old adage: "If a deal sounds too good to be true,
it probably is".
- NEVER provide your credit card number over
the phone, unless YOU initiated the call.
- Be suspicious if a telemarketer offers to send someone to your
home to collect money.
- If you are told SOMETHING is "FREE" – But you must pay
something to get it – don’t pay.
- There are very few "risk-free" investments. Always investigate
before you invest.
- Sellers unwilling to give written information or references
don’t deserve your business.
- If sellers won’t provide a business address or phone number, be
VERY suspicious.
- Report suspicious telemarketing activity by Calling the FBI
or call the Federal Trade Commission. Numbers are listed below.
FBI (816)-691-8200
FEDERAL TRADE COMISSION
TOLL-FREE TELEMARTKETING HOTLINE
1-800-876-7060 |
