Stop Telemarketers with National Do Not Call List
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Whenever I would call my dad at home he’d hardly ever answer. This was because his phone would ring off the hook all day. The caller ID would often read, “Unavailable.” Telemarketers would harass the poor guy all day. You would think buying a cell phone would be the best option, wouldn’t you? Guess again ? telemarketers have reached the cellular world too. The good news is that there is a “National Do Not Call List” that tells these intrusive callers you are just not interested.
Canadian companies calling consumers or hiring another company to call on their behalf must conform to the rules of the National DNCL. Violations could cost these companies up to $15,000 per violation. An individual telemarketer could have penalties of up to $1,500 per violation. Unfortunately non-Canadian companies calling from, or hiring someone else to call from outside Canada don’t have to subscribe to the National DNCL. The rules only apply to Canadian companies.
The number to the National DNCL is 1-866-580-DNCL (3625). The number for fax registration instructions is 1-888-DNCL-FAX (362-5329). To call by TTY: 1-888-DNCL-TTY (362-5889). You can, of course, register online at the National DNCL site: www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca. Your number remains on the list for a total of 5 years. For the best protection also add yourself to the Unites States’ Federal Trade Commission’s Do Not Call Registry by calling 888-382-1222. Be aware that you can only register the number you are faxing or calling from.
You can always deregister your number and you can also allow certain telemarketers to call you. Permission can be granted verbally, via a written form, electronic form, or online.
Telemarketing companies or individuals can use the site to register their company’s information and pay for a subscription to an updated list of numbers not to call. Seeing the potential fines, I would think the modest price for a subscription is far better than the hefty penalties.
So once you have registered your number and you get a call, be sure to get information from the company calling you.
Now we just have to find a way to block all phone calls coming up as “Unavailable.”
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Tags: Canada Telemarketers, DNCL, Do Not Call List, Stop Telemarketers
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May 14th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I registered on the “National Do Not Call List” and found that the number of the unwanted calls increased.
What I later found out was that cross border telemarketing companies were purchasing the no call lists. As you stated in your note, they are not subject to the Canadian legislation.
Since I removed my telephone number from the “Do Not Call List” the unwanted calls have almost ceased.