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Telemarketing scam
How it works:

You receive a phone call from someone claiming to be an official of a state Do-Not-Call registry or of an antifraud consumer group. The caller asks if you want to be on a state Do-Not-Call list or to verify your previous registration on such a list.

They will ask for your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card and/or bank account numbers to confirm that the caller is talking with the correct person.

With all your information they can access your accounts and personal records, and often use this access to steal money, make unauthorized purchases, steal your identity, etc.

What you should do and know about telemarketing scam:
  1. Signing up for state-sponsored Do-Not-Call lists is generally recommended for the consumer. It is usually free or requires only a nominal fee.
  2. Once you are signed up on a state Do-Not-Call registry, there is generally no reason you should receive follow-up calls. You do not need to verify your registration with personal information.
  3. If the need for follow-up ever does arise, you should never be asked for personal or financial information.
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