The Ellis County Press: DPS says: 'Just say no to telemarketers'

DPS says: 'Just say no to telemarketers'
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Editor on 02/17/2011 19:47:00


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The Department of Public Safety is warning Texans to be wary of any private
charitable solicitations by telemarketers on behalf of the department.
DPS has received a number of complaints over the years from citizens complaining
of rudeness and high pressure tactics being used by individuals using the good
name and/or logo of the department and often times in conjunction with the
untimely death of a state trooper.
Private organizations cannot use names, symbols or statements that are similar
to those used by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers or other
police agencies in a manner that is intended to confuse or mislead a person
being solicited.
DPS advises citizens to not give money to these groups.
Some groups include in their names the terms, "Texas Rangers," State Troopers,"
"Texas Highway Patrol," or "Department of Public Safety."
If you are contacted by a group believed to be misrepresenting itself as part of
the Texas Department of Public Safety, contact the Consumer Protection Division
of the Texas Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-621-0508.