Do Not Call Registry Scam

Scammers have found a new way to get consumers to give up personal information. According to kiiitv.com, schemers are calling people and actually pretending to represent The National Do Not Call Registry. Apparently, they offer consumers an opportunity to sign up for the Do Not Call list in exchange for their personal data. Obviously, these calls are not coming from the Federal Trade Commission and should not be responded to, warns Alan Bligh of the BBB.

The real National Do Not Call Registry allows consumers to list their phone number to limit the number of telemarketing calls the receive. Once a number is registered, it does not expire. For more information or to get on the federal Do Not Call Registry, visit www.donotcall.gov