Rejected petition Please set up a telephone scam prevention police Task force

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Nuisance and Silent phone calls, as well as Scam Telephone calls are a growing problem particularly for retired and elderly people who may live alone.

Can the Government please consider taking stronger action to stop these disturbing and intrusive telephone calls.

If your children or relatives are living overseas these calls can cause much anxiety and worry

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Date submitted 19 May 2012
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