Stop Telemarketers Now

The National Do Not Call Registry was started to help prevent telemarketers from calling you. When you sign up you will see a major decrease in telemarketing calls. This site was created for you to learn about the registry.

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) started the registry to stop most unwanted cold calls from you. Because of the demands of individuals tired of getting calls from telemarketers the registry was created. The FTC uses fines to enforce the National Do Not Call Registry.

How long until I stop receiving telemarketers calls?

The FTC requires all telemarketing firms to check the list every three months. After the 3 month period the National Do Not Call List will take full effect.

What makes the National Do Not Call Registry work?

After you submit you number to the National Do Not Call List, telemarketing firms are required to clean their telemarketing leads from all registrants of the do not call list. Telemarketing companies then must check the do not call list every 3 months and remove names from their telemarketing software. This do not call software is the list of names on the National Do Not Call Registry. You are required to resubmit your phone number every 5 years. If you do not telemarketing firms can start making telemarketing calls to you again. The FTC fines telemarking companies up to $11,000 for each call to a member of the do not call list.

Will the National Do Not Call Registry every telemarketers call?

Joining the National Do Not Call Registry will stop almost every call, but not every call. There are some exceptions to the do not call list. Some of the exempt are charities, politicians and long distance phone companies. Telemarketing services are able to make calls on behalf of these institutions.

I want specific companys to telemarket me?

In order to have specific companies allowed to telemarket, you must give writen permission to them. This will allow them to add you back to their call list.

My state has a do not call list?

About 26 states have a do not call lists like New Jersey. The States not call lists were transfered over to the National Do Not Call Registry. If you registered with your states do not call list then you do not have to register with the National Do Not Call List. It is recommend that you do register any way.

How can I register?

There are 2 ways to register, by phone (888) 382-1222 or online.