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How to Stop Computers From Calling Your House

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By tyinquarter
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National Do Not Call Registry
National Do Not Call Registry

Do you want to stop those annoying computerized phone calls to your home? Telemarketing or sales calls can be stopped in a cinch! Just follow these easy steps to stop them!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Access to the internet.
  • Five minutes.
  1. Step 1

    Use your favorite web browser to visit the National Do Not Call Registry at http://www.donotcall.gov. Click the "Register a Phone Number" button.

  2. Step 2

    Enter the information about the phone number you wish to stop receiving telemarketing and sales computerized phone calls.

  3. Step 3

    Wait up to 31 days for your registered phone number to be completely removed from telemarketing phone lists! It's that simple!

Tips & Warnings
  • Verify that your number is listed on this site a month after listing it.
  • If you continue to receive calls after 31 days, file a complaint using the link on the website.
  • You can register both your home and mobile numbers for free.
  • Registered phone numbers remain active on the list for five years.
  • Don't fall victim to the hype about mobile or cell phone numbers! Check out the National Do Not Call registry homepage for a link to more information!

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westernmom said

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on 5/6/2009 Good advice. Thanks for writing. 5*

itworks4me said

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on 5/6/2009 Thanks for the information on how to stop computers from calling your house. www.wildlifearoundus.blogspot.com

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on 5/6/2009 Thank you! Great info! *5

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on 8/4/2008 Excellent info! Thank!

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on 8/4/2008 Excellent info! Thank!

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