Registering with the National Do Not Call Registry is supposed to keep you from getting all those annoying mass marketing phone solicitations.It appears that the current recession has brought out scam artists hungry for revenue and unconcerned about the illegality of their sales pitches. During the first quarter of this year, the Federal Trade Commission received 450,000 complaints from those who signed up with the Do Not Call Registry, but who are still receiving unwanted calls.
Among the scams currently being pitched: extended auto warranties, swine flu cures, debt renegotiation plans, and free lunch seminars promoting "low-risk" investments.
Be aware that the scammers are especially active right now, and be very skeptical of offers and promotions made by phone or e-mail.
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