Awareness: The Key to a Scam-Free 2017
A Commentary from Frank Frassetto, Division Administrator for Trade and Consumer Protection
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We are only weeks into 2017 and scammers are already making their presence known. Wisconsin consumers have been getting hit with automated sales calls pitching automobile service contracts as extended warranties.
Thankfully, many consumers are recognizing the calls as problematic and are reporting them to our agency. But many people may not know how to react when they receive an unsolicited sales call (especially a pushy one). Should they hang up? Should they return the call? Are they really at risk of the calamity that the caller warned about if they don’t take action?
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