LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Beware of phone scams

‘Tis the season for telephone solicitations by all the benevolent charitable organizations (we know their names) and I completely understand their need for fundraising to maintain their operations. And, of course, they would like your credit card information.

But here is the problem – how does the recipient of such a call know that they are not scammers?

When I asked that question of such a solicitor, the response was that they were a benevolent organization well-known across the country.

Yes, I know that! But that is precisely why a scammer would hijack their name to get my credit card information! After all, scammers have pretended to be your telephone company, the police, etc. They have no scruples about how they get your money!

Worse, the credit card company might not refund you if you volunteered your credit card info to a scammer!

My advice is simple – never give out your credit card information to a telephone solicitor. If you wish to donate to any one of these benevolent organizations (and please do!), do so through their website. ‘Tis also the season for scammers!