How do you block annoying phone numbers from calling you on your home phone?

Not all of these calls are scams. Some are on the up-and-up. But both varieties can easily be eliminated and your dinnertime can be family time once again. Just head over to https://www.donotcall.gov,/ register your phone number and most of these cold-call solicitations will magically go away. Another smart thing is to upgrade your phone package to include features like Caller I.D.

A few rules to protect your family from fraud:

•Never be pressured to make an immediate decision.

•Upgrade your phone plan to include features like Caller I.D. to help screen your calls.

•Never give your credit card, checking account or Social Security number to unknown callers.

•Don’t pay for something merely because you’ll get a “free gift.”

•Get all information in writing before you agree to buy.

•Check out a charity before you give.

•Don’t confirm your account information over the phone.

•Check out unsolicited offers with the Better Business Bureau, local consumer protection agency or state Attorney General’s office before you agree to send money.

•Don’t be afraid to say “no thanks” and hang up the phone. After all, that is one of the best features that come with every single home phone––the ability to hang it up.

You can't stop "bill collectors"---they have a "legal" right to call you anytime they want----cause you obviously owe them money.

BUT

You can stop telemarketing calls---or advertisement, scammers, and stuff like that.

Put your phone number on the government DNC (do not call) registery.

They say you should allow a week or so for it to become "fully" effective-----BUT-----on my own phone line---it was sooner. What a relief !!!!!

It is easiest to go to the website. Follow the prompts.

You can register up to 3 phone #s. (yes it's free).

http://www.donotcall.gov/

its not bill collectors they can only call between the hours of 8am and 9pm

turn your phone off or put it in another room