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How to avoid Telemarketing Scams in Business

How to Avoid Telemarketing Scams in Business
Some vendors use unscrupulous telephone solicitations to sell their products. When you receive an unsolicited telephone call from a vendor, be very careful what information you provide them. They will try to trick you into giving them a verbal purchase contract.

Some common approaches include:

“Hi, Steve, it’s Bill from the warehouse, we’re ready to ship that order, should it go to your attention?”

“Good morning, this is Yolanda, I’m calling to get the model number off your copier”

“I would like to send you a brand new, revolutionary, high yield toner cartridge for your evaluation”

“Hello David, I was having lunch with Rob yesterday and he said I should contact you to arrange shipment of the flux capacitors”

“My husband died yesterday, he owned a small business, and I need to sell some of his office supplies to pay for the funeral, my ...

Posted by: John Mayes

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