Protecting Your Phone Number: A Guide to National Do Not Call Registry

What is the National Do Not Call Registry?

The National Do Not Call Registry is a database maintained by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that allows consumers to add their phone numbers to a list of numbers that telemarketers are not allowed to call. This registry was created to protect consumers from unwanted and often harassing calls from telemarketers.

By adding your number to the National Do Not Call Registry, you can help prevent unwanted calls and reduce the amount of spam messages you receive on your phone.

How to Add Your Number to the National Do Not Call Registry

To add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry, you can visit the official website at donotcall.gov and follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the National Do Not Call Registry website and click on 'Add Your Number'.

Step 2: Enter your phone number in the required format (including area code).

Step 3: Click 'Submit' to add your number to the registry.

What Happens After You Add Your Number to the National Do Not Call Registry?

After you add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry, telemarketers are not allowed to call you. If a telemarketer calls you after you've added your number to the registry, you can report them to the FTC.

The FTC will investigate and take action against any telemarketer who violates the rules of the National Do Not Call Registry.