You may be a special target of those selling bogus products and services. It's easy enough to fall prey.
Telemarketing fraud is a multibillion dollar business in the United State.
Every year, thousands of consumers lose from a few dollars to their life savings to telephone con artists. Don't buy by phone from unfamiliar companies. Always take your time making a decision. Legitimate businesses that sell by phone understand this. How Older People Become Victims of Telemarketing Fraud Fraudulent telemarketers try to take advantage of older people who may be more trusting and polite toward strangers.