This post has two parts. The =second= is for people who are interested in the realities of the Do Not Call list. The =first= is for people who have difficulty understanding long explanations, but think the DNC list does not work.
1)
The DNC list is not a magic switch attached to your phone.
The DNC list is intended to help stop calls from legitimate telemarketers.
* Your calls were not from legitimate telemarketers.
* Therefore, the DNC list will not stop those calls.
2)
The DNC list does not automatically block calls. Instead, it provides a list of "do not call" phone numbers to legitimate, registered telemarketers who pay a fee for the list.
The DNC list exempts political callers, survey organizations, charities and companies with preexisting business relationships, but these organizations might have their own, internal Do Not Call list (ask them).
The DNC list is not effective against criminals, spammers and scammers, because those people do not subscribe to the DNC list, and do not care if you are on or off that list.
Its purpose is to stop calls from legitimate telemarketers, and it does a pretty good job at that. Just think ... if there were no DNC, you would be receiving incessant calls from BOTH legitimate and scam telemarketing callers!
Here is your reading assignment:
https://www.donotcall.gov/
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/media-resource ... try/enforcement
http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases ... lemarketers-pay
Remember, the Do Not Call site is a good one to report unwanted calls from LEGITIMATE telemarketers. The DNC list does not cover calls from criminal scammers & spammers. To report those, visit https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/
If you receive calls even after reporting them (and waiting a sufficient time), then you should consider using a call blocker app, device or service as your first line of defense. Google "call blocker" to see such things at Amazon or other sites.
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When I read some of these posts, I just have to laugh. First of all, this is not a website where you can expect the people who are calling you to stop calling you because you type a comment such as, "Stop calling me because I am on the Do Not Call List. Also, just because you are on the Do Not Call List doesn't mean that you will not receive calls from charities, political calls, or fundraisers. Also, only honest telemarketers abide by the rules of the Do Not Call List.
In addition, yes, you have rights. It is a great benefit of living in this country. But, it is ridiculous to expect the government to protect you from everything and everyone who bothers you. It is not the job of government to make it possible for your life to be perfect. Yes, these calls are annoying. Don't answer. Don't give them money. Buyer beware!
The DMV sells your phone number every time You visit them. Fact! If You renewed your drivers license, bought a different vehicle or registered a vehicle then the DMV did in fact sell your number to a list of scum!