How to Stop Sales Calls From Coming to My Cell Phone
Telemarketers can obtain your telephone information from different sources, including third-party providers and online shopping sites where you have registered. While telemarketers have a easier time obtaining phone numbers to landlines, some telemarketing companies can find your cell phone number. The National Do Not Call Registry offers a free and easy service to register and block your phone number from those pesky sales calls.
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Instructions
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Register Online
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Visit the National Do Not Call Registry website (see Resources). Click on "Register Now" to begin the process.
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Enter up to three phone numbers and your email address and hit "Submit." The registry will send you an email confirmation with the numbers that are to be deleted from the contact list of telemarketing systems.
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Check for errors in your information and finalize by clicking "Register."
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Go to your email inbox and wait for a confirmation from "Register@donotcall.gov." You will need to click on the link in the email to activate and complete your registration. Your phone number, along with any other phone numbers you registered, will be taken off within 31 days of registration.
Register by Phone
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Call the National Do Not call Registry toll-free at 1-888-382-1222. It is important to call the registry from the cell phone number you want deleted.
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Comply with the automated system instructions. You will be instructed to key in your cell phone number. The automated messenger will explain to you that your phone number will be added to the registry and telemarketers have 31 days to block your number.
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Verify your number is on the registry by going to the registry's website or calling the registry's toll-free number at 1-888-382-1222 and follow the options to verify your registration.
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