I don't think they will get that many takers if that is a typical telemarketing phone call from them! At least it was not blatantly obvious that the telemarketer was reading off of a script (those really bug me). I've been waiting for the new federal law to take effect. NC is passing one now that only affects businesses and individuals inside of NC (as it will be a state law) and there will be a state 'no call list.'


>My wife answered the phone Saturday evening at 9:30 PM.
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>Caller: “We would like to loan you money. How much money do you make a month? What is your social Security number”?
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>My wife: “That is personal information. Where are you calling from”?
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>Caller: “I am calling from India.”
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>My wife: “What is your name and phone number and whom do you represent”?
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>Caller: “I am Richard Brown (very heavy Indian accent). I work for ***** bank and my phone number is 800-***-****”.
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>My wife: “Thank you. I am not interested. Do not call again”!
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>My wife called the 800 number and yes it is a bank in the United States that uses telemarketing from India.
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>Somehow I think the “new laws” about telemarketing will be of no real value.
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>Tom