Don’t Fall for telemarketers

Scam Call Alerts

Some scammers pretend to be telemarketers calling to offer you deals on products and services. They might also pretend to be from the IRS, Bank Fraud Department, Amazon purchase, or other trusted caller. They will ask you for your credit card or bank account information to pay for them.

They can then use your information to take all the money out of your bank account or charge your credit card up to its limit. Then they might send you a low-quality item that is not what they described, or they might send nothing at all.

Tips to Stay Safe:

Register your number at the National Do Not Call Registry donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222
Telemarketers must honor this list — violations are a red flag for fraud.
You can also ask individual companies to add you to their internal “no call” list, to opt out of future calls.
Block the number of the scammer, so they cannot call you again. Use call-blocking apps and spam filters.
Do not reply “yes” to any questions, especially after saying your name.
Do not give out personal info over the phone.
Hang up on high-pressure sales tactics.
Keep a log of unwanted calls to support your complaint.

Consumers in the U.S. have strong legal protections against telemarketing scams — thanks to federal laws, enforcement agencies, and tools designed to help you fight back. Here is what you need to know:

Your Core Rights Under Federal Law

No calls before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.
Telemarketers must identify themselves, the company, and the purpose of the call.
They must disclose the total cost before asking for payment.
They cannot charge your account without your clear consent.
It is illegal to use threats, intimidation, or obscene language.
You can opt out of future calls at any time — even if you have a prior relationship with the company.

Robocall & Text Protections

Telemarketers cannot use prerecorded messages or auto dialers without written consent.
Unsolicited sales texts to your cell phone are illegal unless you opted in
Report violations to the FCC or FTC

Enforcement & Reporting

File complaints with:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The FTC can investigate, sue, and even issue refunds to victims.

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