Add Your Phone Numbers to the Do Not Call Registry

Are you tired of getting unwanted telemarketing calls? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people receive these calls every day, and they can be very annoying.

The good news is that there’s a way to stop them. You can add your phone numbers to the National Do Not Call Registry. This is a free service that prevents most telemarketers from calling you.

To add your phone numbers to the registry, you can either go online to DoNotCall.gov or call 1–888–382–1222. You’ll need to provide your name, address, and phone number(s).

Once you’ve registered, telemarketers are prohibited from calling you within 31 days. After that, they can only call you if they have your prior express consent.

There are a few exceptions to the Do Not Call Registry. For example, charities, political organizations, and debt collectors are still allowed to call you. However, they must identify themselves at the beginning of the call.

If you receive a telemarketing call after your number has been on the registry for 31 days, you can report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC will investigate the complaint and take action if necessary.

Adding your phone numbers to the Do Not Call Registry is a simple way to reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing calls you receive. It’s free and easy to do, so there’s no reason not to do it.

Here are some additional tips for reducing unwanted telemarketing calls:

• Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize.
• If you do answer an unknown call, don’t give out any personal information.
• Be suspicious of calls that ask for your credit card number or other sensitive information.
• If you’re not sure if a call is legitimate, hang up and call the company back using the number on their website or in their advertising materials.

Here are some resources for more information:

• National Do Not Call Registry: https://www.donotcall.gov/
• Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

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