I though the non-call list was meant to protect this! I've had a minimum of 2 calls per day for at least 1.5 weeks. I have caller ID, so I never answer and they never leave a message, but I have annoyances in my life and resent "them" imposing another pia.
No, the DNC Registry's sole and only purpose was and is to limit the number of Telemarketing calls (As defined by the FTC as: Telephone Sales of goods and services) to those who are on the LIST. This list is maintained by the FTC and purchased by legitimate and registered with the FTC Businesses, in order to honor the requests of these people. And they do. All of those millions of Legitimate Businesses who could be calling you and me, are NOT, because they honor that list. You caller, if in fact representing the American Heart Association, is one of those who are listed as Exempt by the FTC/DNC.
My mother has been receiving calls from them 2-3 times a day saying how they are going to send the michigan police to arrest her in 45 mins, or she is being searched by the New York Crime Investigators. It's getting really annoying!