<p>MommaJ, this is the kind of thing that terrifies me about my elderly parents. They just aren’t savvy enough to keep up with all the clever plots to get their money. I’ve put them on the do-not-call registry and put a strong filter on their email, but still.</p>
<p>Another thing about the WWII generation is that they have good manners, which do not allow them to just hang up on someone. My dad especially will listen as long as a telemarketer cares to talk, will answer all the questions exactly as they’re rigged to be answered (“Mr. Smith, wouldn’t you like to save 50%?” What’s he supposed to say – “No!”?), will freely give out personal information. Scares me to death.</p>
<p>For those of you who feel you must pick up the phone in case it’s one of your kids calling: You don’t have caller ID?</p>