Survey's are exempt from the DNC unless it is a survey that is trying to sell you a product at the end of a little "survey" It is used to try to get around the DNC, but has failed. So unless they are trying to actually sell something then the survey is exempt from the DNC. Each state also has DNC lists and laws, so you would actually have to check your state laws to see if they are included in the state DNC.
By State DNC lists:
http://800notes.com/res/DoNotCall.aspx
We got these idiots last call on 7/27/14 on a Sunday...Today: Saturday 8/2/14 @ 2:48 PM CT here they are AGAIN. IDC if it's a survey OR a Political $cam we want no part of it! We also got that infamous PRIVATE NUMBER today & we can't figure out how to block them...but luckily I heard about *60 from Comcast & these fools are now blocked! But with our luck they'll get a different #. BLEEPIN PITA$!
Want to stop repeated telescam phone calls?
Try these alternatives:
1. Do not answer the phone if you see an unknown number on your Caller ID ... let it go to answering machine or voicemail. Many telescammers hang up after 3 rings.
2. If you have a smartphone, get one of the inexpensive or free phone blocker apps at your online app store, and learn how to use it.
3. If your cel is not "smart", read the manual to learn how to set up a "group". Assign the scammer's phone number to that group. Also assign a "silent ring" to that group. You will not hear future calls from that number.
4. Contact your phone service provider. They may have a facility or method to allow you to block numbers.
5. If you buy things online, you might want to google "phone blocker" to see what devices or apps Amazon or other sites have to offer for landlines or smartphones.
http://goo.gl/cdPm8O
6. DO NOT call unknown numbers back! Instead, read this:
http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/one-ring-cel ... ing-your-wallet