Never give out personally identifying or financial information if you receive an unsolicited telemarketing call. Only give out personal information if you initiate a call to a reputable company
Don't transact business over the phone with an unfamiliar company that calls you
If you think you are interested in an offer made by a telemarketer, hang up and call the company back to verify that the call is legitimate
Avoid unwanted sales calls. Place your personal phone number on the Do Not Call Registry by calling 1-888-382-1222 or logging onto www.donotcall.gov
