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1. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2021Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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   May 12, 2021 · Here are three universal truths to live by: Don’t trust your caller ID. Hang up on robocalls. Use call blocking. Visit ftc.gov/calls to learn to block calls on your cell phone and home phone. The FTC continues to go after the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov.

2. www.govinfo.gov › content › pkgQ&A: The National Do Not Call Registry - GovInfo

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   You also must provide the date that the company called you and your registered phone number. You may provide your name and address, but it’s not required for you to submit a complaint. You also may call the registry’s toll-free number at ( -888-382- 222) to file a complaint (for TTY, call -866-290-4236). 39.

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4. consumer.ftc.gov › articles › how-block-unwanted-callsHow To Block Unwanted Calls | Consumer Advice

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   One of the best ways to block unwanted calls on a cell phone is to download a call-blocking app, which acts like a filter. The company behind the app uses call data or reports from users, the FTC, and other sources to predict which calls are illegal or likely scams. The app then intercepts those calls before they reach you.

5. www.rd.com › list › truth-about-do-not-call-listHere’s the Truth About the National Do Not Call List

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   Jul 19, 2023 · The National Do Not Call List was opened by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) 19 years ago, and more than 240 million phone numbers are currently registered for it. But what exactly does it mean ...

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6. www.donotcall.govNational Do Not Call Registry

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   The National Do Not Call Registrygives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. After you register, other types of organizations may still call you, such as charities, political groups, debt collectors and surveys. To learn more, read our FAQs. If you received an unwanted ...

7. www.rd.com › list › how-telemarketers-get-your-numberHere’s How Telemarketers Keep Getting Your Number

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   Jun 22, 2023 · Here’s how those providers may have gotten your number, according to the Better Business Bureau: You called an 800, 888, and/or 900 number (they use caller I.D. technology and collect phone ...

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   What are the most common unwanted calls the FTC see?

   • Some of the most common unwanted calls the FTC sees currently include pretend Social Security Administration, Medicare, and IRS calls, fake Amazon or Apple Computer support calls, and fake auto warranty and credit card calls. But no matter what type of unwanted calls you get (and everyone is getting them) your best defense is a good offense.

   Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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   How long does it take to get a phone number from FTC?

   • The FTC says that although your registration will be completed on the spot, the info can take up to 31 days to reach companies and for them to stop calling. Remember this, if you end up rejecting some calls within those 31 days. Do you have to give the FTC your email?

   Here’s the Truth About the National Do Not Call List - Reader's Digest

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   What if I receive a call after registering my phone?

   • You can register your home or mobile phone for free. After you register, other types of organizations may still call you, such as charities, political groups, debt collectors and surveys. To learn more, read our FAQs. If you received an unwanted call after your number was on the National Registry for 31 days, report it to the FTC.

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   What should I do if a call is fake?

   • Report the number that received the call, the number that appears on your caller ID — even if you think it might be fake — and any number you’re told to call back. Also report the date and time of the call, if you’re able to. The FTC analyzes complaint data and trends to identify illegal callers based on calling patterns.

   How To Block Unwanted Calls | Consumer Advice

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   Where can I find information about blocking calls?

   • For links to company-specific information about blocking calls, go to the Federal Communications Commission's  (FCC's) Call Blocking Resources. Your home phone might have VoIP service. “VoIP” stands for “Voice over Internet Protocol,” and it means that your phone makes calls over the internet instead of phone lines.

   How To Block Unwanted Calls | Consumer Advice

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   How do I report a scam call?

   • The FTC continues to go after the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov. If you’ve lost money to a scam call, tell us at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your reports help us take action against scammers and illegal robocallers — just like we did in Operation Call It Quits.

   Unwanted calls: Just block ’em and report ’em | Consumer Advice

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9. consumer.ftc.gov › articles › phone-scamsPhone Scams | Consumer Advice - Federal Trade Commission

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   Scammers have figured out countless ways to cheat you out of your money over the phone. In some scams, they act friendly and helpful. In others, they threaten or try to scare you. They’ll do what it takes to get your money or your personal information to commit identity theft. Don’t give it to them. Here’s what you need to know.