Seniors - have you listed your telephone number with the?

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Do Not Call Registry? I have just found out that it is necessary to renew your phone number with this organization every two years. I was suddenly getting a lot of unwanted telemarketers calling and could not understand why, as I had registered previously. So today I went back into the Do Not Call Registry and found that my new listing is only good until 07/2011! Whoa - talk about a recession proof job! Do you register with this organization or do you put up with nuisance callers?I put this in Seniors but everyone may answer. CJ

Update:

Lynn: Google "Do not call Registry" and you will get an enrollment form! Good luck. CJ

Update 2:

Goldwing - there is no phone number - do like I suggested to Lynn! Hope this helps. CJ

Cleo · Accepted Answer

Good question CJ.  I'm on the national registry and will check again to make sure it hasn't run out.  
My youngest daughter took the SAT last month and now our phone is ringing off the hook with people wanting to sell us software for the SAT.  I just tell them that we are registered on the SAT website and can get any help she would need if she decides to take the SAT her Senior year.  I also tell them we are on the Do Not Call Registry and if they call us again I WILL report them.

Lynn · Answer

I had my last number listed, but I forget when that was. However I
do have a newer number that is not listed through any of the phone
books at the present time. I would guess that I can google for the
registry and find a link to connect with. It's possible that I need to
renew my protection as well. As I'm sure my number will be printed
in the next phone book. Your information will be of service to a great
many people.

Pamela · Answer

Well you could always put a bogus phone number and a real address. That way you can get extra paper for the recycle bin, but no time-wasting phone calls. And Maybe you could win a BRAND NEW CAR or a fridge magnet.

for the times · Answer

I have never listed with them. I don't get but maybe two nuisance calls and if I don't know the number I don't answer and let it go to voice mail. 
The local paper calls and i go off on a rant about printers ink being dirty and they hang up on me.
My number is listed too.

Moe · Answer

My job used to involve talking on the phone all day, and I hardly ever use the phone anymore unless I want or have to. I have registered, but I also do not answer the phone unless it is someone on my contacts list.

janey · Answer

Do not forget to also list your cell phone numbers.  The government is releasing this information and you may receive unwanted telemarketers.  The bad part is you may have to pay for these calls, depending on your cell phone plan.

Suzianne · Answer

Thank you for the reminder!  I did not register my new telephone number after I moved last year.

I just went to the government site and registered.

Anonymous · Answer

I did register , but now I will check - thanks ! I'm sick of the nuisance calls , and thought the registry was slipping up . Ofcourse , I'm in another country , where the rules may be different from your's .

jonds · Answer

I register but some still get through or just don't care.

Holly · Answer

No-I just use my "caller ID" and never answer unless the right name or number comes-up.

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