How to Get a Cell Phone Do Not Call Listing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created the National Do Not Call Registry to allow consumers the option to put their cell phone and home phone numbers on a national do-not-call list. Placing your number on this registry will stop most telemarketing calls after being on the registry for 31 days. You can register online or by phone.
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Instructions
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Log onto the National Do Not Call Registry website. Click the "Register Now" button located on the lower portion of the web page.
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Enter up to three phone numbers including the area code in the indicated field. Enter your email address and click "Submit." You will then be taken to a page to verify that all the information you entered is correct. If your information is correct, click "Register" to continue the process. If you need to make any corrections, click "Change" to go back and make any adjustments.
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Check your email. After you submit your registration you will receive an email message from the Do Not Call Registry. To complete the registration you must open the email and click on the link. Print a copy of your registration for your records.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also register by phone by calling 888-382-1222 from your cell phone. Follow the system prompts to complete registration.
If you are still receiving calls after being on the registry for 31 days, file a complaint with the FTC. You will need to provide the date of the call, the phone number or name of the company that called you. You can do this by calling 888-382-1222 or by logging onto the National Do Not Call Registry website.
If you do not click on the link in your email with in 72 hours, your phone number will not be registered and you will have to complete the registration process over again.
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