…under the provisions of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).

…most-developed countries and especially where telemarketing is more prevalent. It is still the case, however, that many people enjoy answering questions and offering their opinions on any number of topics—just as there are organizations willing to pay for such insight into the views and attitudes that make up public opinion.

…common types of fraud involves telemarketing schemes that misrepresent the value, the terms of sale, or the use of the goods or services being sold.