Nothing agitates me like getting unsolicited calls from telemarketers. What boggles my mind is how these intrusive companies get a hold of my phone number. If you find yourself in a similar boat, there are various websites online on which you can report the offending company or phone number. When I don't recognize the number, I proceed to type it on Google and run a search. Usually, there will already be complaints issued about said phone number on sites like 800notes.com. Some people even report the numbers to the Federal Trade Commission. I never answer the phone unless I recognize the number. If they leave a message, I vet it in order to determine whether the source is legitimate. Oftentimes, it's a call from, say, AT&T or my bank. In other cases, however, it's a scam that far too many consumers fall prey to. I advise all my friends and readers to do the same. Some of these schemes can be egregious; the shady companies pull out all the stops to get people...
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