How to Stop Unwanted Calls – a Message from the FTC

An announcement from the FTC

Posted March 23, 2018

Why are you getting so many calls? Odds are, many of the calls you’re getting are from scammers. Here’s how to stop unwanted calls. Share these with your friends, family, and followers.

Mobile Device

How to stop unwanted calls ON A MOBILE PHONE Report unwanted calls at ftc.gov/complaint FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION  ftc.gov/calls See what built-in features your phone has. See what services your carrier oers. Download a call-blocking app. • Some apps are free, but others charge a monthly fee. • Some apps will access your contacts. • Calls might be stopped, ring silently, or go straight to voicemail.

Landline

How to stop unwanted calls ON A LANDLINE Report unwanted calls at ftc.gov/complaint FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION  ftc.gov/calls See what services your carrier oers. Some services are free, but others charge a monthly fee. DRAFT  3/19/18 Install a call-blocking device. Some use blacklists to • stop unwanted calls • divert calls to voicemail Some use whitelists of approved numbers.

VOIP

How to stop unwanted calls IF YOU USE VOIP . Look into internet-based services. Your carrier might be able to help. Some services are free, but others charge a monthly fee. Not sure if your home phone uses the internet (VOIP)? Check with your carrier. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION  ftc.gov/calls Report unwanted calls at ftc.gov/complaint With blocking services, calls might be stopped, ring silently, or go straight to voicemail.

From the website of the Federal Trade Commission.  For more information, click here:

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/how-stop-unwanted-calls?utm_source=govdelivery

 

 

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