by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Nov 12, 2023 | Scam of the day
Since it began in 2003, the National Do Not Call list has grown to include more than 249 million phone numbers. When you register your phone number with the Do Not Call list it becomes illegal for telemarketers to contact you by phone. The Do Not Call list does not...
by admin | Dec 21, 2017 | Scam of the day
The Federal Trade Commission recently issued its National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for 2017. Since its start in 2003, the National Do Not Call list has grown to include 229 million phone numbers. Registering for the Do Not Call list makes it illegal for...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 28, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Automated robocalls, such as those which we have all received from “Rachel from card services” that try to induce us to get a new credit card or any other service are a scam that has been with us for many years and despite the best efforts of the Federal...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Apr 27, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
The federal Do Not Call Registry was created in 2003 and permits people to register their landline or cell phone number on a list of telephone numbers that telemarketers are not permitted to call. For many of us who have found telemarketing calls to be a great...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 10, 2013 | Scam of the day, Site Related
Let me emphasize right at the start, the Federal Do Not Call Registry is not a scam. In fact it is a good way to limit the calls you receive from legitimate telemarketers. I say “legitimate telemarketers” because scammers, as typified by calls from...
