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Preventing Unwanted Telemarketing Calls

To prevent unwanted telemarketing calls, there are two Do-Not-Call Lists you can join.  One is maintained by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and applies to consumer merchandise telemarketers. The United States Government Federal Trade Commission (FTC) maintains the other.  We suggest you enter your name on both Do Not Call Lists.

Direct Marketing Association Do Not Call List.

To add your name and number to the Direct Marketing Association Do-Not-Call List, write to:

Telephone Preference Center
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 1559
Carmel, NY 10512

For an easy way to get signed up on this list, visit the Maine Office of the Attorney General’s website.


Federal Trade Commission Do Not Call List

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has also created a Do-Not-Call List, which makes it easier for you to stop getting telemarketing calls.  You can register online at www.donotcall.gov or by calling toll-free 1-888-382-1222, TTY 1-866-290-4236, from the telephone number you wish to register.  Registration is free.