Tired of SPAM and Other Unwanted Calls
October 31, 2024
Do you receive unwanted calls or texts from telemarketers? The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. The Do Not Call list doesn’t block all unsolicited communications. The FTC(Federal Trade Commission) rules still allow calls about political campaigns, charities, debt collections, and surveys, even if you’re on the Registry.
The Do Not Call Registry stops unwanted sales calls — live calls or robocalls — from real companies that follow the law. The Registry is a list that tells registered telemarketers what numbers not to call — it doesn’t block calls. So, being on the Registry won’t stop scammers from making illegal calls.
Stop unwanted sales calls by registering your home or mobile phone number for free. Call 1-888-382-1222 or TTY: 1-866-290-4236 or register online at https://www.donotcall.gov/
If you receive an unwanted call after your number has been on the National Registry for 31 days, report it to the FTC.
If you get an illegal robocall, hang up. Don’t press buttons to be taken off a call list or to talk to a live person. It might lead to more unwanted calls. Instead, report it to the FTC.
Technology has made it easy for scammers to fake or “spoof” caller ID information, so the number you’re reporting might not be the caller’s actual number. But sometimes, the FTC and other law enforcement agencies can still trace the call based on your information.
When you report a call, include
your number (the number that received the call)
your name, address, and contact information
the number that’s on your caller ID — even if you think it might be spoofed or faked
any number you’re told to call back
the date and time of the call (if you’re able to)
any additional details
If you have a complaint, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or call (888) 382-1222.
Is your telephone number being spoofed, blocked, or labeled as a possible spam call? Report this to the FCC(Federal Communications Commission) at 888-225-5322 or https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/.