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Do not call -- me!
Shortly after 7pm last night I took the first telemarketing call I’ve taken in a long time. And it got me thinking — didn’t we sign up for a list or something?
We did. It was Indiana’s Do-Not-Call list and we added our number at least a year ago. So what am I missing? I think it is the new federal legislation.
Indiana (where I live) chose not to share its DNC list with the FTC. This is because Indiana is keeping its own list going, but the question is of how it will be enforced. (If you live outside of Indiana, you can check on your state’s decision here) I want my bases covered either way, so I’ll not only keep up with Indiana’s, but will also enroll in the national list. If you want to too, I’ll help you out.
Here’s what you can do:
- go to this website: http://donotcall.gov/
- click the menu item (on the left) named “Register a Phone Number”
- type in up to three phone numbers — leave out spaces, dashes or brackets
- add a valid email address
- click “submit”
- verify your information and click “register” if it is correct
- open your email from the FTC and click on the link
- there is no step 8 :)
This will protect your phone number for 5 years. In our case, until 10/3/2008.
It takes 3 minutes to do — I think it’s worth the sacrifice. If you have reservations, take a look at the consumer FAQ.
If you want to cover your bases, you can make sure your Indiana DNC registration is updated by calling 1 (888) 834-9969 or using their website: http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/telephoneprivacy/ The latest Indiana list takes effect on January 1st, 2004.
written by Kevin in it's all around us