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Requiring phone companies to implement caller ID authentication to help reduce illegal spoofing.

Allowing consumer options on tools to block calls from any number that doesn't appear on a customer's contact list or other "white list.".

Empowering phone companies to block by default illegal or unwanted calls based on reasonable call analytics before the calls reach consumers.

Issuing hundreds of millions of dollars in enforcement actions against illegal robocallers.

The FCC is committed to doing what we can to protect you from these unwelcome situations and is cracking down on illegal calls in a variety of ways: These include complaints from consumers whose numbers are being spoofed or whose calls are being mistakenly blocked or labeled as a possible scam call by a robocall blocking app or service. Unwanted calls – including illegal and spoofed robocalls - are the FCC's top consumer complaint and our top consumer protection priority. If you already asked them to stop and they continue, call the FTC at 877.382.4357 or file a complaint online.FCC Consumer Video: Don't Hang On, Hang Up! - To watch this video with captions, click "play," then the "CC" icon.

Halt debt collection calls by asking them to stop calling if you’re not the person they’re looking for.

Get more info at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website.

Stop political calls by asking callers to remove your number from their lists.Add your number to the free National Do Not Call Registry by calling 888.382.1222 or going to.*82 and then the number you blocked from seeing your caller ID info To unblock a number: Press *, dial the 10-digit number you wish to remove, and press * to confirm.Įnter *67 and then the number you want to block from seeing your caller ID info. To block a number: Press #, dial the 10-digit number you want to add, and press # to confirm.

Star codes for traditional (landline) phones Just enter the code on your phone’s keypad, exactly as you would when making a regular phone call. Want to trace a call or block specific numbers? You can do that and more with the following star codes.