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Learn how to spot Cold
Calls
While you cannot put an
end to cold calls, you can take measures to note them.
1. High-pressuring sell reps deserve a big fat
NO. If the business is legit, they respect your wishes to
decline their offers.
2. If you do not want a telemarketer or business
calling you, tell them so. If the telemarketer calls you back,
this is a crime. Hang-up the phone and report them at the FTC
center.
3. When presented with sale opportunities
Request that the company supply you with written description
of the services, products, charity, investment potentials,
etc. Reputable company reps will respect you and call you back
at your convene time, not theirs. DO NOT speak with
telemarketers that deny you this respect or the descriptions
you request.
4. If you suspect you have received a "Cold
Call" create a witness prior to answer: TELL YOUR, Friends,
family, or even your financial manager. YOUR, CHOICE to accept
fraudulent cold calls could lead to financial burden for you
or someone you love.
5. FREE-When you see this and a telemarketer
offer prize promotions request a fee, Click the OFF button on
your telephone. Hang up the phone!
6. NEVER submit cash, money orders, checks,
traveler checks, etc through "overnight delivery," mail
courier, wire, etc to anyone insisting that you pay now.
7. NEVER give out your Social Security Number,
credit cards or bank information until you verified the party
is reputable and legal.
8. If telemarketers call you prior to 8am or
anytime after 9pm, thus likely you are dealing with a fraud.
Hang up and contact FTC.
9. Before making a purchase at any company
calling you, verify the company is legit with your consumer
protections agency, state agency, etc. Check also with these
agencies if the company is asking for donations.
10. Call the State Attorney General at once, if
you suspect a company is fraudulent.
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