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TeleZapper

Frequently Asked Questions...

* I've been contacted by a telemarketing company claiming to represent the

TeleZapper. The caller was very persistent and even asked for my bank account

information. Are you aware of this?

* How do telemarketing calls work?

* How does my number get on telemarketing lists?

* How does the TeleZapper "zap" telemarketers?

* Will the TeleZapper "zap" calls from anyone other than telemarketers?

* How do I know when I've "zapped" someone?

* Why buy a TeleZapper instead of letting my answering machine or caller ID

screen telemarketing calls?

* How do I install the TeleZapper?

* Do I need a TeleZapper for each telephone extension?

* Do I need to use a special phone with the TeleZapper?

* Will the TeleZapper interfere with my answering machine?

* I have voicemail from the telephone company. Will the TeleZapper work with

this?

* Will the TeleZapper interfere with my computer or fax machine?

* Will the TeleZapper work on junk faxes?

* What's to keep telemarketers from just turning off the "disconnected" feature

on their computerized dialing equipment?

* Does the TeleZapper block collectors' computer generated calls made to collect

legitimate debts?

* Does the TeleZapper block incoming calling card calls?

* Does the TeleZapper create a computer virus for the caller?

I've been contacted by a telemarketing company claiming to represent the

TeleZapper. The caller was very persistent and even asked for my bank account

information. Are you aware of this?

We have recently become aware of a telemarketing phone scam that is using the

TeleZapper and Privacy Technologies Inc. names to try to cheat consumers out of

money. Please be assured that Privacy Technologies Inc., owner of the TeleZapper

brand name and technology, is not affiliated with these callers in any way.

Please read further for more information on how to protect yourself from the

perpetrators of this scam.

his Is How The Scam Works

1. You receive a telephone call from someone claiming to represent TeleZapper or

Privacy Technologies. The caller asks if you want to buy a service that will

stop telemarketing calls to your home.

2. The caller uses high-pressure selling tactics to get you to buy a "service".

They may call you several times over a course of a few days trying to get you to

purchase.

3. Eventually, the caller asks for personal information and your check routing

number. They may even provide you with a phone confirmation number for your

order.

4. Armed with your personal information, the perpetrator will charge a large sum

of money to your checking or credit card account

What You Should Know

Never give your personal information over the phone to anyone that you are not

familiar with.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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TeleZapper Frequently Asked Questions... * I've been contacted by a telemarketing company claiming to represent the TeleZapper. The caller was very persistent and even asked for my bank account information.
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If you are contacted by one of these scammers, it is recommended that you do the following: * Obtain the name of the company and phone number of the caller trying to sell you something. Log the date and time of the call, and take notes for each call, if they call you more than once. * Contact your local Better Business Bureau. To locate one in your area click here http://www.bbb.org/bbblookup/ * Contact your state attorney general's office at http://www.naag.
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charitable organizations, blood banks, public safety and service organizations, market researchers, opinion and political pollsters, and academic institutions. Many organizations and communities do not rely entirely on computerized calling systems to reach you. Most have secondary means in place to contact or notify people with important information. Furthermore, these organizations can always contact you by simply dialing your phone number manually. Manually dialed calls will not be zapped.
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No. The TeleZapper will not interfere with your answering machine. In fact, the TeleZapper works with most answering machines to "zap" telemarketers when you are away or when you prefer not to answer the phone. When your answering machine picks up a call for you, the TeleZapper emits its special tone to "zap" the telemarketer. Your name will have been deleted from another telemarketing list and you won't have been bothered at all.
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Therefore, the TeleZapper may also "zap" calls from organizations, other than telemarketers, that also use predictive dialer computers. The TeleZapper will not "zap" bill collectors or other companies who dial a telephone number manually rather than through a predictive dialing computer. Back to top... Does the TeleZapper block incoming calling card calls? Privacy Technologies has learned that some long distance calling card manufacturers use a system similar to predictive dialing systems.