January 2009 Archives

FTC Cracks Down On DNC Violators

Jan
30

On January 27th, the FTC announced that two vacation and timeshare companies and others will pay close to $1.2 million for blatant violations of the Do Not Call Registry. Florida based Westgate Resorts, Ltd. and All In One Vacation Club...continue

Wachovia Reimburses Fraud Victims

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Jan
23

Recently, Wachovia Bank mailed 740,000 checks reimbursing victims of a nationwide telemarketing scam. The restitution checks totaled over 150 million dollars. The FTC sent out a recent statement urging consumers to cash or deposit these checks. So if you received...continue

Canadian Do Not Call List Disappoints

Jan
16

The Canadian Do Not Call List (DNCL) that was launched in September 2008 received major criticism this week. Global News reported that many Canadians registered with the DNCL have begun to receive more telemarketing calls than ever before! One article...continue

Check Out Charities Before You Give

Jan
06

Though giving more to charitable organizations is a great New Years resolution, make sure to double check their credentials before you make a donation. A recent report from the New York Attorney Generals office revealed alarming figures indicating telemarketers in...continue