The National "Do Not Call" Registry was created by the Federal Government. It
allows consumers to stop most (but not all) telemarketing calls by placing
their number on the registry.
Registration is free, and can be made either online or by calling toll-free
Via Phone:
call from the telephone line that you wish to register.
Online: be prepared to provide limited personal information for
confirmation.
The only identifying information that will be kept in the registry will be the
registered phone number
The web address and phone number for registration will be available at
www.ftc.gov/donotcall
(see schedule below)
The registered number will stay on the registry for five years, or until
voluntarily removed or phone number is changed
July:
Consumers may begin to register online (available nation-wide) or via phone
(phased in region-by-region, over an 8-week period).
September:
Telemarketers and other sellers will have access to the registry, and will be
required to drop all registered numbers from their call lists every 90 days.
October: the FTC and the States will enforce the national "do not call"
registry provisions, and violators are subject to a fine of up to $11,000 per
violation.
