Page 53 - Book4E

power to stop telemarketing calls you don’t want and gives state law enforcement officers the authority to prosecute fraudulent telemarket- ers who operate across state lines.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when you get a telephone sales pitch for magazine subscriptions:
• The caller must promptly identify the seller and the purpose of the call. If the offer includes the promise of prizes or gifts, the sales pitch for the magazines must come first. If it doesn’t, hang up. The caller is breaking the law.
• If you ordered magazines over the phone once, you may be called again. Although you may think the call is about customer satisfaction, chances are it’s about renewals and additional subscriptions. Listen carefully to the offers to make sure you understand the terms.
• You may be called to renew your subscription, but the caller may not represent the publisher. Before you agree to renew, check the expiration date to determine how close it is. It’s usually on the mailing label. Or, you may want to call the
Magazine Sales Scams 43