Telemarketing Fraud
A lot of attention has been paid lately to scams and fraud carried out via the internet, and with good reason. The ability to instantly net thousands or even millions of potential victims has been a boon to financial criminals large and small and all over the world.
However, it is important to keep in mind that the same types scams we are warned of so consistently in the digital realm have been around for decades or longer. Up until the advent of the world wide web, the telephone was the easiest way to reach for many scammers to hit as many targets as possible, and telemarketing fraud remains a major concern for authorities across the nation.
Interestingly, for younger generations, the possibility of fraud via phone seems so outdated that they may not even recognize it. Furthermore, this type of scheme is often much harder to trace and document, as it does not leave the sort of digital “paper trail” that an online crime frequently provides. The result, of course, is that getting your money back or seeing justice served can be next to impossible once the damage is done.
Points to Remember
To avoid becoming a victim, try adhering to these few simple rules:
- Do not purchase anything from an unfamiliar company or donate to an organization that you have not heard of or researched.
- Keep any and all personal information closely guarded. Never give anything out unless you fell 100% secure about it.
- Always wait for written material concerning charity groups before pledging your support. Ask yourself if you are completely certain that your money will be going where it should be.
- Do your best to obtain a salesperson’s contact information, including name, street and mailing address, and business license number
Contact Us
If you have been seriously affected by telemarketing fraud or any other financial scheme, contact the South Florida bankruptcy attorneys at the law offices of Eric N. Klein, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 today for help on getting out of this difficult situation.
