With telemarketing scams everywhere today, more and more people are becoming wary of answering the phone. These scammers work hard, using any line of false marketing to get your money. Every year people and businesses are robbed of thousands, sometimes millions of dollars. Identifying the nature of these telemarketing calls is one of the best defenses against being duped. Not only do you need to know what to look out for, but you need to know how to report fraud to the authorities.

Caller ID is the best defense against any telemarketing calls, whether fraudulent or legitimate. If you have caller ID, then the first thing you should do is plug in everyone’s number you know who may be calling you, if the mechanism allows you to work that way. Otherwise, it is a good idea to keep a list of companies you know and trust next to the phone along with their numbers, so you can see if you are receiving a telemarketing call. Another way to keep up with telemarketing scams is to simply check locally to see which new ones are out there and how they work.

If you receive telemarketing calls, then you are sure to have come across business or charity names you’re not familiar with. If you have any doubts, then check the company or charity out. If you want to avoid all calls, and possibly telemarketing scams, then invest in some form of caller ID. Also learn how to become a little cold on the phone. Most companies trying to commit fraud will do whatever it takes to keep you on the phone until you give in. If in doubt, then check the company or charity out with the Better Business Bureau.

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