☎️ How to Report Spam Calls on the Do Not Call Registry
Register your number and report unwanted telemarketing calls.
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Free
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Registration effective after 31 days
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📋 Documents you'll need
- Phone number to register
- Email address for confirmation
🪜 Step-by-step
- Register your number at donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register.
- Confirm via the email link; registration never expires.
- Allow 31 days for telemarketers to update their lists.
- If a sales call still comes after 31 days, report it at donotcall.gov with the number, date, and any caller details.
- For robocalls and scams, also report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and use call-blocking features from your carrier.
| Estimated cost | Free |
|---|---|
| Typical timeline | Registration effective after 31 days |
Note This guide is general information and procedures, fees, and rules can change and vary by state or agency. The official authority is always the relevant government office and its official website. See our Disclaimer.
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Frequently asked questions
Do political or charity calls stop?
The registry covers sales calls; political, charitable, survey, and existing-business calls are generally exempt.
Will registering stop scam robocalls?
Scammers ignore the list, but reporting helps enforcement; combine with call blocking for best results.
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