Have you received a call asking you to pay a fee to keep your number on the Do Not Call Register? Hang up - it's a scam.
We are getting reports of scammers calling people and pretending to be from the Do Not Call Register.
In these calls, scammers ask people for their bank or credit card details to enrol or keep their phone number on the register. The callers promise to block nuisance calls and may have some personal information about you, such as your name, address or even part of your credit card number, that makes the call seem genuine.
If you receive one of these calls, hang up.
The facts
- The Do Not Call Register will never contact you about renewing your registration.
- The Do Not Call Register will never ask for your bank details.
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