Jul 16, 2021 · Robocalls and the Do Not Call Registry In recent years, some telemarketers have used technology to bombard consumers with hundreds of millions of prerecorded calls that are often …

And don't press any other number to get off the list. If you respond by pressing any number, it will probably just lead to more robocalls. You might consider contacting your phone provider and asking …

Jul 17, 2023 · The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise …

As the menace of unwanted illegal robocalls continues, U.S. consumers are bombarded by millions of these calls each month, both to their landlines and cell phones.

Jul 18, 2023 · In addition to targeting individual companies, the FTC in April 2023 announced Project Point of No Entry, an ongoing law enforcement initiative targeting “point of entry” or “gateway” VoIP …

Hate Robocall Scams? The FTC Does, Too An illegal robocall could be a scam. Learn what the FTC is doing to stop illegal robocalls, what to do if you get one, and how to block the number.

Nov 15, 2024 · The number of consumer complaints decreased for most topics, though complaints about calls related to debt-reduction, the third largest topic, saw an increase of more than 85 percent from …

The Federal Trade Commission announced today an update to the fees telemarketers must pay to access phone numbers on the

Nov 8, 2024 · The National Do Not Call Registry provides an easy and efficient way for consumers to tell companies they do not want to receive most telemarketing sales calls and robocalls.

Jan 31, 2024 · The Federal Trade Commission and more than 100 federal and state law enforcement partners nationwide, including the attorneys general from all 50 states and the District of Columbia, …