Telemarketing and Telephone ServicesNational Do Not Call Registry
Microsites
- Robocalls
Information about robocalls and the FTC's action plan. Includes two short videos.
- FTC's Do Not Call Registry
Explains how the National Do Not Call Registry makes it easier and more efficient for consumers to reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing sales calls they get, and how to register.
- National Do Not Call Registry
Consumers can put their phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry, check their registration status, or file a complaint at www.donotcall.gov. Telemarketers can fulfill their responsibilities through the same site.
- Who's Calling? Recognize & Report Phone Fraud
Explains several deceptive telemarketing schemes, and how you can protect yourself against them. Includes two short videos.
Facts for Consumers
- Putting Telephone Scams on Hold [PDF]
Explains how telemarketing scams work, how older people become victims, and how to protect yourself. Also outlines your rights under the Telemarketing Sales Rule. 4"x9", 12 pages, color.
- Straight Talk About Telemarketing
[PDF]
[en español]
Explains how telemarketing scams work, offers tips to protect yourself, and outlines your rights under the Telemarketing Sales Rule. Explains how to reduce unwanted calls. 8.5"x11", 6 pages, color.
- Who's Calling? Recognize & Report Phone Fraud [PDF] [en español]
Explains how to recognize and report phone fraud and encourages consumers to register their number in the National Do Not Call Registry. Trifold brochure 3.67"x8.5", six panels, color.
- You Make the Call: The FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule [PDF] [en español]
Explains how the National Do Not Call Registry makes it easier and more efficient for consumers to reduce the number of unwanted telemarketing sales calls they get, and how to register. 8.5"x11", 4 pages, color.
Consumer Alerts
- Hang Up on Illegal Robocalls [PDF]
How to handle unsolicited, illegal robocalls.
- Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don't Want? Here's How to Stop Them [PDF]
- Fraud on the Line: Avoiding Do Not Call Scams [PDF]
- Q&A: The National Do Not Call Registry [PDF] [en español]
- The Truth About Cell Phones and the Do Not Call [PDF]
- Unsolicited Mail, Telemarketing and Email: Where to Go to Just Say No [PDF]
- When to Ditch the Cold Call Pitch [PDF]