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Telephone fraud is a major concern in America and across the world. There are multiple ways horrible scammers swindle honest people. With the fact of fraud being a very prevelant thing it is great to inform yourself on how to avoid it. When you can detect these situations early slot of lost time and money can be saved. Going to the number one source of the scammer isn't the same for all. Finding there actual business online, too many questions from the phone call and upfront credit card information is all very unwarranted. Also not having a physical location or a very far location from the residence or business called is a very bad problem.

Unknown Business
Initially if a business is unknown and already calling homes for customers it is a red flag. Not being able to be found online is the biggest test of this new wave of marketing.

Credit Card Information
Asking for credit card information from the first phone call is not recommended for any company unless they are legit. If you can't find them online and if they have no true reference for calling you then it is best for them to be turned down. Scammers easily can portray a well known company can and say if you give your credit card information they will send you an amazing deal!! If the deal isn't found online or if you can't go to the place directly and buy it cash for the same deal then the person you're speaking too is usually a scammer. Saying you've won a huge prize is a gimmick that also used often.

Small Talk
With small talk comes little slips kg information vital to a scammer. Some even write down as they are speaking to you or record conversations all together! This is not only creepy it false advertising and invasion of privacy. Do not give information about yourself, work place or family to anyone over the phone. If they ask for this information they could be looking for something even worse than credit card information. Identity theft is very scary and could permanently damage a person's life. Scammers use this information to place credit cards you may not even know about. Being a high offense never give out social security or birthday information to someone over the phone.