Can Telemarketing Fraud Happen To You
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Can Telemarketing Fraud Happen to You?
Summary: Too many consumers are losing money to fraudulent telemarketers.
Understanding Telemarketing Fraud
Telemarketing fraud affects people from all walks of life, regardless of ethnicity, education, or economic background. While victims can be of any age, seniors often receive the most attention from scammers. Once someone has fallen victim or shown willingness to interact with telemarketers, they become frequent targets.
Common Telemarketing Scams
Prize Offers
Promises of winning a grand prize or lottery are often scams. Fraudsters might ask for fees?"labeled as "taxes," "handling," or "delivery charges"?" or require a purchase to claim a prize. These offers aim to steal your credit card or bank information. Remember, it's illegal for telemarketers to ask for payment to enter a sweepstake.Fake Charities
Scammers exploit your goodwill by posing as charitable organizations with familiar-sounding names. Unlike legitimate charities, they won’t provide written information or allow you to verify their authenticity, making your donations non-tax-deductible.Credit Repair and Loan Offers
Telemarketers may promise credit repair or loans for an upfront fee but often fail to deliver. It's illegal for them to request advance payments for these services.Recovery Scams
After a loss, some scammers promise to recover your money for a fee, only to scam you again. It's illegal to charge upfront for recovering money lost to telemarketers.Protecting Yourself from Telemarketing Fraud
1. No More Calls: Firmly tell callers you don't wish to be contacted again and hang up. By law, they must honor your "do not call" request, with restricted calling hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time.
2. Take Your Time: Never make immediate decisions during a sales pitch. Reputable companies respect your need to consider offers without pressure.
3. Guard Your Information: Never send money or share credit card/bank details with unfamiliar companies. A single engagement might lead to more solicitations.
4. Verify Before Engaging: Legitimate businesses are willing to provide written information. Always request and review this material before proceeding with any offer.
5. Do Your Research: Check with the Better Business Bureau and the State of Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection to see if there are any complaints about the telemarketer. Not all scams will show up, but it's a good starting point.
Stay informed and cautious to protect yourself from telemarketing fraud. Remember, legitimate organizations prioritize transparency and customer comfort.
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