Online and Telemarketing Fraud

Scammers can use several tactics over the phone to obtain money or important personal information. Some use threats and scare tactics, while others try to sell you a prize that you have “won.” Do not underestimate the abilities of scammers. For example, scammers can pretend to be your relatives, the government, or police by even using their respective caller ID. A general rule is to never give anything money or information away if you do not have full trust with the person/organization you are dealing with. It may not be too late to recover your information if you have already have paid the scammer. Contact the company that you paid them through immediately if you have recently paid a scammer.

Learn more information and tips about the variety of online and telemarketing scams.