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Telemarketing Calls Increase Despite Do-Not-Call List
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Those annoying telemarketing calls are increasing. That’s what the Federal Trade Commission says, reporting consumer complaints have jumped 63 percent since 2011. “Especially...
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Cell Phones Not Immune From Telemarketers
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s reflex. It rings and no matter what we are doing, we look. “I think it’s a nuisance, especially if it’s a telemarketer,” Dannae Allen, of Penn Hills says. Our cell phones were...
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New Programs Helping To Stop Unwanted Telemarketers, Robocalls
PITTSBURGH (CBS) — Millions of people are on the national “Do Not Call” registry. But many still receive unwanted phone calls from telemarketers and computerized robocalls. Experts say there’s a way...
View ArticleCaller ID Spoofing Scams Putting Consumers At Risk For Identity Theft
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Chances are, it’s happened to you. You get a call from a number you don’t recognize. But because it’s your area code — you answer. Then, you...
View Article‘Do Not Call’ Bill Receives Unanimous Approval By House Lawmakers
Follow KDKA-TV: Facebook | Twitter HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Legislation to improve and strengthen the states “Do Not Call” list was unanimously approved by lawmakers. According to a statement from...
View ArticleRegister Your Phone Number Under The New ‘Do Not Call’ Law
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Good news for Pennsylvanians tired of hearing the phone ring, Pennsylvania has a new Do Not Call law. You can now permanently enroll your phone number on the Do Not Call List....
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