The Record - News - 02/25/2005 - Common sense can cut cord for shoddy operators

The Record - News - 02/25/2005 - Common sense can cut cord for shoddy operators: "Common sense can cut cord for shoddy operators
The Record 02/25/2005
Countless news articles, editorials and public service announcements have attempted to warn people about the wily snares set by sleazy telemarketers, but still the crafty companies manage to bilk thousands upon thousands of dollars annually from people who must have missed the message.

And it's never excess to repeat a warning that can save people money, so here we go again.
If you get a phone call from a person who identifies himself as a member of a police force or fire department seeking donations for a good cause, do not pass go, do not let them collect $200"