Telemarketing scams exploit our human need for connection
Some 20% of seniors answer telemarketing calls out of loneliness, one researcher found. David Brancaccio reflects on Max's docuseries, "Telemarketers."
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Some 20% of seniors answer telemarketing calls out of loneliness, one researcher found. David Brancaccio reflects on Max's docuseries, "Telemarketers."
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Missing HBO docuseries star Patrick J. Pespas of “Telemarketers” was reportedly at a Ross bar Saturday evening, according to one of the series’ co-directors. On Saturday, Adam Bhala Lough, who made “Telemarketers” with Sam Lipman-Stern, posted to X, formerly Twitter, that Pespas has been missing since Friday and that he
‘Telemarketers’ Patrick J. Pespas has been reported missing by the Easton Police Department since Friday. Adam Bhala Lough, ‘Telemarketers’ director, posted a missing persons flyer to spread the news.
Easton police Monday morning issued a statement Monday morning that they are concerned about Pespas' well being. He may be driving a 2002 white Mustang with New Jersey license play N74KUB.