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The National Do Not Call Registry cannot block scam calls. The registry is designed to stop legitimate, law-abiding telemarketers from contacting you. Because scammers are already breaking the law, they completely ignore the registry rules and will continue to call you.
Since the registry does not actively block scam calls, you should use these methods instead:
If you sign up for free at the FTC National Do Not Call Registry, it will only stop sales calls from legitimate businesses. Legally, the registry is also required to exempt:
If your number has been registered for more than 31 days and you still receive unwanted sales pitches from real companies, you can file a complaint directly on the FTC Report Fraud Portal.
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