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Visit ftc.gov/calls to learn to block calls on your cell phone and home phone. The FTC continues to go after the companies and scammers behind these calls, so please report unwanted calls at donotcall.gov. If you’ve lost money to a scam call, tell us at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Report Unwanted Calls. Why are you getting so many calls? Often, it’s scammers calling. Here’s what to know about blocking unwanted calls, dealing with robocalls, avoiding phone scams, and signing up for the National Do Not Call Registry. On This Page:
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. Robocalls and robotexts are pre-recorded messages that are delivered by autodialer software to your phone.
If your number is being spoofed, blocked, or labeled as potential spam, you will need to select “unwanted calls/texts” as the Phone Issue and then “my own number is being spoofed” as the sub-issue.
Do Not Call: After your number is on the registry for 31 days, you can report unwanted sales calls. Robocalls: Report calls that use a recorded message instead of a live person (whether or not your number is on the Registry).
If you didn’t lose money and just want to report a call, use the streamlined reporting form at DoNotCall.gov. Any information you provide will help stop the scammers. Report the number that received the call, the number on your caller ID, and any number they told you to call back.
File a complaint with the FCC if you believe you have received an illegal call or text, or if you think you're the victim of a spoofing scam. Click the tabs below for tips, FAQs and resources. Don't answer calls from unknown numbers. If you answer such a call, hang up immediately.
Scams happen online, by mail, phone, text, social media, in person, and through new emerging technologies. USAGov's where to report a scam tool helps you find the best agency or organization to report the scam.
Consumer Tips to stop unwanted robocalls and avoid phone scams. Call blocking tools and resources. If you have received an unsolicited robocall, robotext, or fax message, you can file a complaint with the FCC online: File A Complaint.
If you receive a scam call, file a complaint with the FCC Consumer Complaint Center by selecting the "phone" option and selecting "unwanted calls." The data we collect helps us track trends and supports our enforcement investigations.