Who would’ve guessed a routine referral pitch could actually be a paid listing push? The pattern points to a telemarketing effort masquerading as a professional referral, often using a familiar name like Psychology Today and a personal contact such as “Rosalin.” Never share payment details or personal therapist info until you verify the caller through the official website or a known office line. Hang up if the script feels scripted, block the number, and report it to your phone carrier or the FTC. Keep a log of suspicious calls and share it with colleagues so the community stays alert to these marketing traps.
A call was received claiming to be from Publisher Clearing House, stating that a prize of $7,000 per month had been won
A women claiming to be Roslin from Psychology Today called, asking to speak with one of our therapists, apparantly, she needed updated payment informations, but something didnt seem right, so I'm being cautious with this one.
My psychology practice received a deceptive message from this number, claiming to be about referrals, but no name or company name was provided.
it was Rosalin from Psychology Today, she was very nice and asked me if i wanted to pay for a listing in Psychology Today
Regarding the call I received, it was apparently a solicitation for a membership to a professional listing of psychologists and counselors, offering a free 30-day trial. When I inquired about the caller's identity, they failed to provide a straightforward answer, and I chose not to disclose my real name. They were persistent in offering their membership, but I remained skeptical.
The call from this number resulted in a blocked voice message.
Generic voicemails have been left by 'Rosalin', inquiring about referrals; however, I never solicited any referrals.