Nearly 42 million telephone numbers, including 9 million from state registries, currently reside on the National Do-Not-Call Registry. Aug. 31 marked the final sign-up date for consumers wishing to have their numbers included in the first update, which marketers must use for all calls placed on Oct. 1 or after.
While consumers may continue to register, they will likely not be included in updates until 90 days after they do so.
The registry will be available for marketers starting Sept. 2, one day later than originally announced. Information pertinent to marketers regarding about accessing telephone numbers and downloading files from the national registry is available at http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/08/tmkraccessinfo.htm.
Consumers who have made purchases within the last 18 months, or inquiries within the last 3 months, are still considered valid targets for the telemarketer from whom they made the purchase or inquiry. Additionally, the list does not preclude calls from charities, political organizations and organizations conducting surveys.
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