What Is Phone Canvassing?
- Political volunteers use phone canvassing to encourage voter registration and to garner support by reaching registered voters. Some political phone canvassing is automated and used recorded messages.
- Marketing companies use phone canvassing to survey consumers about their buying habits. Phone canvassing can also inform consumers about new products or help enhance the sales of existing products.
- Unsavory or bogus companies may attempt to gather financial information over the phone. Use the Better Business Bureau to identify the authenticity of any company canvassing you.
- Phone canvassers should identify themselves by name and the organization they represent. They should also disclose why they are calling, what they expect from you and their organization's privacy policy.
