Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Bogus Telemarketing Calls Bother Citizens

Citizens all over the USA and Canada are bothered by incidences of bogus telemarketing calls. The authorities of telecommunication in these two countries, along with several others across the globe, are noticing a sharp rise in the incidences of fake telemarketing calls calling on people for donations to charity and non-profits. These calls tug on the heart of the people and successfully appeal to the good nature in human beings.

People donate money with the help of the telemarketing company. But this money does not reach the needy. Instead the funds are embezzled. On most occasions, you find that the telemarketing services offer products and services that do not exist in the first place!

The problem has reached its zenith in the recent months. There are regular instances of telemarketing calls being made in fake campaigns. Many of these telemarketing campaigns call up numbers on the do-not-call list in complete and direct violations of the telecommunication rules.

The problems catapult to greater heights when some disaster comes to town. Then people are more willing to donate money and do their bit. The telemarketing company often swindles people with the help of their credit card details. The authorities are also making people aware about numbers where they can complain against the fraudulent telemarketing services.

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