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While the Do Not Call Registry is useful for stopping real marketers from calling you, not all of your unwanted calls will end when you sign up. Some callers are exempt and others will continue to call you illegally.

Unwanted telemarketing calls can be disruptive, but there are a number of steps you can take to minimize them.

It depends.  Most robocalls are illegal, but they are allowed for

Signing up for the Do Not Call Registry should stop calls from most legitimate telemarketers and businesses. Read More

Many of the unwanted calls you receive are likely illegal robocalls—unless you've given permission or the call is informational (prescription refill, appointment reminder)—and you can take steps to stop (or at least minimize) them.

Submitted by the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

January 18, 2006

Secretary
Federal Communications Commission
445 12 th St, SW
Washington, D.C. 20554

To help stop sales calls, you can sign up on the National Do Not Call Registry. Read More

While it’s impossible to entirely rid your life of spam, you can take action to significantly reduce the amount you receive.