Avoid Telemarketing Fraud With the Do Not Call Registry

The National "Do Not Call" Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at the FTC website: www.donotcall.gov.

You can register your home or cell phone for free by accessing the website above, or calling 1 888 382-1222. Your registration will be effective for five years. This is one more way to avoid telemarketing fraud.

The Crime Prevention Unit also has an outstanding AARP 15-minute video that gives older adults more pointers on how to avoid telemarketing fraud. Call 425 744-6938 to arrange a time to view it.