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What parent doesn't want his or her kid to succeed? The phone call relating your freshman/sophomore's expressed interest in SAT/ACT tutoring software may make a parent marvel at the remote possibility of teen initiative.  Don't be fooled. Instinctual incredulity ("Are you sure my kid wants to study?") was probably correct. This is likely an unsolicited cold call; your kid will confirm not "checking a box."One organization uses the name American Education Foundation. Like many potential scams, its name is similar to other established foundations, allowing consumers to confuse the two. Solicitors also market the expensive software under the name University Prep Center. Besides being rude and often hanging up on people who question them, these solicitors claim to be a nonprofit, but the website indicates a pending application. It looks more like circumventing the National No Call List while aggressively peddling the software. Remember, when it comes to scamming: First reaction, best reaction. That is, if the first reaction is skepticism. Pesky or questionable telephone solicitors? First: Register on the National No Call List Second: After registered for 30 days, you may report them to the FTC |
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Gullible suburban mother of four regularly duped in her half-century life. Exploring hoaxes and schemes as the ExSCAMiner, she attempts answering the nagging question: Should I have fallen for that? Got scam tips, email Karin at ScamExaminer@gmail.com.
Gullible suburban mother of four regularly duped in her half-century life. Exploring hoaxes and schemes as the ExSCAMiner, she attempts answering the nagging question: Should I have fallen for that? Got scam tips, email Karin at ScamExaminer@gmail.com.
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