In some cases the damages can be increased to up to three times that amount. If you're not inclined to haul someone into court, just the threat of it may help. If you call me one more time, I will file suit against you. Suppose you receive a call from a telemarketer and you are interested in what they're offering. Most of the telephone sales calls you receive will be from legitimate companies, but nothing can guarantee that a solicitation is legitimate.
Swindlers are skilled liars and experts at verbal camouflage.
No matter how many questions you ask, you can't determine if a sales call is legitimate simply by talking to the caller. Phone swindlers know more about you than you do about them. Depending upon where they got your name, they may know your age and income, health, hobbies and occupation, marital status, education level, the home you live in, what magazines you read, and whether you have purchased from telemarketers before. This means that they can offer what they know you want, and this can make you more vulnerable. A phone swindler may advertise in reputable, established publications to attract your call in response to the ad.