Telephone fraud warned as scam calls surge nationwide
Consumer groups warn of widespread telephone scams offering free prizes and investments. A Harris survey for the National Consumers League and Reference Point Foundation finds 92 percent of Americans contacted and 29 percent responding, with hotlines and a bulletin board planned to aid law enforcement.
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Hotline Created To Aid Televangelist Victims Nationwide
A televangelism watchdog group launched a toll free line 1 800 229 VICTIM for people harmed by preachers. Ole Anthony of the Trinity Foundation said calls surged from one number traced to Word of Faith Tilton's church in Farmers Branch. Anthony warned of legal action if jam persists and noted a national database and potential support groups for victims.
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