They interrupt your dinner, they break the "Do Not Call" rules, and it seems no one can stop them.
We're talking about robocalls and illegal telemarketing calls.
Now, the Federal Communications Commission has started taking steps that might help in the battle to stop annoying calls.
The Federal Communications Commission has started to publish details on robo and telemarketing calls that are reported to the federal agency. That could help phone companies determine the source of the calls, and come up with ways to block them.
If you're on the Do Not Call list, you might wonder why you keep getting calls. First, scam artists do not follow the Do Not Call rules. Second, robocalls to landlines are allowed for debt collectors, charities, consumer surveys, and political campaigns. Robocalls are never allowed on cellphones unless you have given the caller prior written consent, or it's an emergency.
So, if you're bothered by unwanted calls and you want to do something about it, report the calls to the Federal Communications Commission, so they can use that information to fight back.
Follow this link to file a complaint or learn more.