You wouldn’t need “outbound sales” if you had a product that people wanted. They would be calling you with their wallets open if it was the case.

You only need outbound sales/scammers if you have a product that you think that people need even though they’ve been living without just fine for ages.

> Some of it is scams, plenty isn't.

Please give me some examples of how some are scams but plenty are not. From personal experiences it's always been the opposite for me. I feel like telemarketing is only used where the product/deal is so bad/unneeded that it wouldn't sell through normal, respectful channels, requiring the use of a telemarketer to put pressure onto the innocent victim to push them towards a purchase.