Find out how to file complaints about the sales and scam calls and texts you receive. And learn how you may be able to reduce the number of unwanted calls and texts you get.
Report phone and text scams to ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Robocalls and robotexts are pre-recorded messages that are delivered by autodialer software to your phone. Some may be from a legitimate company or organization you have a relationship with. Others may come illegally from scammers or telemarketers.
Read the FCC guide on how to stop unwanted robocalls and texts to learn:
The National Do Not Call Registry helps you reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive. Stop unwanted sales calls by registering your phone number:
The registry will stop calls from most legitimate companies, but it will not stop scammers. And you will still receive calls from charities and companies you have done business with in the past. See which types of calls the registry does not stop.
If you are still receiving unwanted calls from legitimate companies after 31 days of being on the National Do Not Call Registry, file a complaint online or by phone at 1-888-382-1222.