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05/06/2013
New York area seniors, especially in the Hudson Valley, have reported receiving suspicious, prerecorded telemarketing calls selling a personal emergency alarm system. According to the recorded message, this system is necessary to protect against a long list of dangers, such as break-ins and medical emergencies. The recording claims that the system — worth several hundred dollars — can be installed for free, but will cost $30 a month thereafter. The consumer is prompted to press a button and speak to a live person for "verification." A telemarketer then asks for personal financial information such as a credit card or bank account number to complete the “sale.” However, victims report that callers refuse to provide even the most basic business information, such as the business address.
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