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If you don't like receiving annoying telemarketers calls, you might try listing your phone number with "Do Not Call Registry". This is a free service provided by FTC.
You can register online at www.donotcall.gov. Along with your phone number, you'll need to provide an email address. You complete registration by clicking on a link in e-mail confirmation message that you receive.
Or you can register by calling toll-free number 1-888-382-1222. If you register via toll-free number, you can only list number of phone that you are calling from.
In September, telemarketers will be required to scrub their call lists against National Do Not Call Registry every three months. On October 1, FTC and States will begin enforcing National Do Not Call Registry Telemarketing Rule. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $11,000 per incident.
If your number has been in registry for at least three months and you receive a call from a telemarketer, you can file a complaint online. To file a complaint, you must know either name or telephone number of company that called you, and date they called you.
