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These may involve a letter or phone call about a foreign investment that is 'too good to be true'.
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Commonly include sweepstakes, prize offers, travel packages, investments, charities, work-at-home schemes, magazine sales, lotteries and business opportunities.
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Fraudulent telemarketers use this technique to improperly take money from accounts.
DO NOT give out account information over the phone unless you are familiar with the company.
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Magazine subscription scams
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Beware of telephone sales pitches for 'free', 'prepaid' or 'special' magazine subscription offers.
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Make sure the calls are really free.
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Selling prepaid calling cards may involve a multi-level marketing scam with a large up-front fee.
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Online and high tech scams
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Common internet scams are pyramid schemes, internet- related services, equipment sales, business opportunities and work-at-home offers.
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