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The Economics of Charity Telemarketing

Harvard Business Review

Nobody seems to like charity telemarketers. I have heard this statement so many times I can only assume it comes pre-recorded in the human frontal cortex at birth: “Charity telemarketers pocket 95% of every dollar you give. The telemarketer just got paid $25 for making 100 calls. I just hang up on them.”

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What Is Ransomware? A Guide on the Key Things to Know

Strategy Driven

You got what seemed to be an official letter from your bank regarding a problem with your account. Anything that asks you for money no matter if it’s a webpage, email, or telemarketer, is a scam. It does seem a little fishy but you open the email and follow the instructions listed. Are You a Target?