How to Be Added to the "Do Not Call" Registry
For those who are sick of being interrupted at home with unsolicited phone calls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created the National Do Not Call Registry in an effort to diminish and eliminate telemarketers who were bombarding consumers with frequent phone calls. By following a few simple steps, adding your personal phone numbers to the registry can be an easy process.
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Instructions
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Log onto the National Do Not Call Registry's Web page (see Resources). Click "Register Now" and input up to three of your home or wireless phone numbers into the blank fields. Enter your personal email address and click "Submit."
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Confirm each phone number's accuracy on the preceding page and click "Register." Check your email and confirm your registration by clicking the link.
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Check for successful registration. If you are unsure of your registration, access the website and locate the "Verify a Registration" heading. Input up to three phone numbers and enter your email address. A verification email will be sent to the email address on file. Open your email and view your registration information. This email will display your registration date as well. Print a copy for your personal records.
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Add phone numbers to the registry by calling (888) 382-1222. Confirm your registration online using the Do Not Call Registry's official website or by calling the toll-free number again. Follow the automated attendant's verbal prompts to verify registration.
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Tips & Warnings
It might take up to 31 days from the initial registration date for removal of your phone numbers from each telemarketer's phone list.
If you receive a phone call from an agency claiming that they can place you on the Do Not Call registry for a fee, decline the offer. These types of calls are usually scams. The FTC allows all consumers to register free of charge by phone or online.
Political agencies, charities and surveys may still contact you via phone since they are not considered telemarketing companies.
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