Health insurance companies are using telemarketing to offer unsolicited home visits under Medicare, raising concerns over privacy and the responsible use of personal medical information.
I Had the Most Hated Job in America. The Secret to It Will Never Leave Me.
Salesmanship can manifest in unexpected places, proving that charisma can influence even the most unlikely audiences.
Fund-Raiser Who Pocketed Money Meant for Sick Kids and Vets Gets 10 Years in Prison
Zeitlin raised over $145 million through telemarketing, exploiting regulations and keeping significant portions for himself, until legal issues led to his downfall.
Why a lottery scandal could change the funding balance in Swedish politics
Effective Communications reportedly used aggressive sales tactics, misleading elderly customers about lottery subscriptions, prompting backlash from the Social Democrats.
The FTC says spam call complaints are way down since 2021
Complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls have significantly decreased due to increased government enforcement against phone scams and strict regulations.
Why a lottery scandal could change the funding balance in Swedish politics
Effective Communications reportedly used aggressive sales tactics, misleading elderly customers about lottery subscriptions, prompting backlash from the Social Democrats.
The FTC says spam call complaints are way down since 2021
Complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls have significantly decreased due to increased government enforcement against phone scams and strict regulations.
The Government Finally Did Something About Robocalls
Americans receive over 50 billion robocalls each year
Scam callers cost Americans over $29 billion in 2022
Robocall Research Sees Decline for 2024, Despite October Increase
Despite a significant spike in October, robocalls in 2024 are down 3.3% year-to-date compared to 2023, largely attributed to election-related activities.
September Was First Month in 2024 With Year-Over-Year Increase in Robocalls: Report
Robocalls in September 2024 showed a slight increase month-over-month but remain 8% lower than in 2023.
The Government Finally Did Something About Robocalls
Americans receive over 50 billion robocalls each year
Scam callers cost Americans over $29 billion in 2022
Robocall Research Sees Decline for 2024, Despite October Increase
Despite a significant spike in October, robocalls in 2024 are down 3.3% year-to-date compared to 2023, largely attributed to election-related activities.
September Was First Month in 2024 With Year-Over-Year Increase in Robocalls: Report
Robocalls in September 2024 showed a slight increase month-over-month but remain 8% lower than in 2023.
How did telemarketers get my number? I uncover the labyrinthine world of Australia's data brokers | Priya Dev for the Conversation
Data brokers significantly contribute to unsolicited calls and privacy violations, necessitating stronger protections.
Current privacy reforms are insufficient to combat the persistent issue of unsolicited calls.
Company fined after targeting millions with illegal marketing calls
A home improvement company has been fined 150,000 for making over 2.6 million unlawful marketing calls in the UK.
Poxell Ltd tried to withhold their identity, made calls to individuals with serious illnesses, and purchased multiple telephone lines to avoid detection.