An important thing to know about the National Do Not Call Registry is that it can stop only sales calls. You may continue to receive: In other words, putting your number on the National Do Not Call ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. - The first phone call in history happened on March 10, 1876, when Alexander Graham Bell rang up his assistant. "Mr. Watson — come here — I want to see you," he said. I wouldn't be ...

From fake delivery alerts to phony bank fraud notices, phone scams are becoming more common each year. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates the “National Do Not Call Registry,” a list of phone ...

Want to finally put the brakes on telemarketers? In addition to the National Do Not Call List, telemarketers are required to maintain an internal "do not call" list. Getty Images Oct. 22, 2013 — ...

Consumers angry and frustrated over telemarketing calls can take a significant step toward relief today, as the Federal Trade Commission launches a long-awaited nationwide registry for residents who ...

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, D-Queens Village, is pictured earlier this year in Albany. State lawmakers will have the opportunity next session to review legislation that builds on the state’s Do Not Call ...

The “Do-Not-Call” registry could become even more effective in New York state if Gov. Andrew Cuomo approves legislation waiting for his signature. In June, the state Legislature unanimously passed a ...