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Why do you still get unwanted calls from telemarketers? 

Feb 7, 2025
Phone companies have the technology to block unwanted calls, but some haven’t prioritized doing so.
Scammers can disguise their identity by making numbers look like they're coming from your local area or a trusted organization.
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IRS warns of sophisticated telephone scam

Apr 15, 2015
Callers impersonating IRS agents have scammed thousands.

Foreign banks ask China: Where's our copper?

Jun 17, 2014
In China, a warehouse of copper is used over and over again as collateral for loans.