National Do-Not-Call-List

Caitlin, our Community Service Representative, has been out in the community giving presentations on Senior Fraud Protection this month. According to the federal government (Public Health Agency of Canada), telemarketing fraud is one of the most common types of crime committed against older adults. Telemarketing fraud comes in many forms but usually involves merchandise or investment scams.

One thing we suggest to is for people to add themselves to the National Do-Not-Call List (DNCL). The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has a national DNCL that limits the number of unwanted calls from telemarketers.

People may register their residential telephone number for free by phoning 1-866-580-3625 or online at www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/insnum-regnum-eng. You must call from the number you wish to register and your number will remain on the list for 5 years.

A attendee at one of the recent presentations said, "I've put myself on this list and the number of calls did go down but I still receive some unwanted calls." So keep in mind that when you register on the National DNCL, you will receive fewer telemarketing calls, but there are some exceptions including:
• registered charities
• political parties and candidates
• opinion polling firms or market research firms conducting surveys
• newspapers calling to sell a subscription
• organizations that have a business relationship with you, for example: you’ve done business with the organization in the last 18 months or you’ve inquired about the organization's products or services in the last 6 months.

Also, whether or not you're registered on the National DNCL, you can reduce the number of telemarketing calls by adding your number to individual telemarketers’ do not call lists. For more information on Senior Fraud Protection visit ProtectSeniorsFromFraud.com or call our office at 204-953-3720.