What information is included on the Do Not call Registry?
The Registry only contains phone numbers, no other personally identifiable information, and we do not keep a record of whether the numbers are land line or cell phones. There are some exemptions to the Do Not Call rules.
What happens if you are on the Do Not call list and get calls?
If you receive a sales call despite being on the National Do Not Call List, or if you ever receive a sales robocall, you should hang up immediately, recommends the FTC. In addition to the call being illegal, it’s likely the company is promoting some sort of scam. In addition, the FTC encourages you to file a complaint.
What happens if you text someone on the do not call list?
If your wireless telephone number is registered on the Do Not Call, a telemarketer is not allowed to send you solicitation by text. Technically, scam text messages are not illegal under the federal Do Not Call guidelines.
Do Not call list how long does it last?
How long does the Do Not Call Registry last? It is permanent, but this was not always the case. Before the Do Not Call Improvement Act of 2007, numbers only stayed on the Do Not Call Registry for five years. Since February 2008, numbers added to the registry stay on a permanent basis.
Is texting a violation of the Do Not call list?
While campaign calls and texts are exempt from the Do Not Call List requirements, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act contains specific rules they must follow. In general, robocalls and robotexts to mobile phones require prior consent and calls to landlines are allowed without prior consent.
Will the do not call registry be good for Malaysian consumers?
It cannot be denied that the Do Not Call Registry will be good for Malaysian consumers as it will allow consumers to have more control of the text messages and phone calls they receive and prevent abuse of their personal numbers. It will also give them faster, if not immediate, legal redress against unsolicited telemarketing calls.
How do I contact Universiti Malaya?
Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-7967 3238 Fax: +603-7956 0027 Email: [email protected]
Are there any public university colleges in Malaysia?
These have since been upgraded to full universities, and there are currently no public university colleges. For Polytechnics in Malaysia, it provides courses for bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Special Skills Certificate .
What is the National do not call registry?
The National Do Not Call Registry. gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. After you register, other types of organizations may still call you, such as charities, political groups, debt collectors and surveys.