Telemarketing-Do Not Call Law

How does the NJ "Do Not Call" law work?

-Consumers must register to be placed on the lists -Telemarketers can't call those registered for longer than 3 months -Telemarketers must give their name, name of company/ person the represent and full reason of calling in the first 30 seconds of the call -If telemarketers call those on the list, they may face substantial penalties for violations -Telemarketers who call NJ residents are required to register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs

What does the "Do Not Call" law do?

-Require telemarketers making calls to NJ residents to register with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs? -Prohibits telemarketers from calling between 9pm-8am -Bans telemarketers to block their id info -Requires telemarketers and sellers to maintain in-house "Do Not Call" lists pertaining to "existing customers" who have said they do not want to receive calls from telemarketers

What does the "Do Not Call" law say?

NJ's "Do Not Call" law imposes tough restrictions on the telemarketing industry and provides privacy protection to NJ residents. The law prohibits telemarketers from making unsolicited sales calls to NJ residents who have placed their phone #s on the national "Do Not Call" registry.

What should one never do with telemarketing calls?

Never: -Give your credit card # over the phone unless you initiated the call -Give your checking account # over the phone -Give a telemarketer personal info such as medical info, driver's licence, social security, or telephone calling card # -Pay for a prize including postage, shipping, handling or any calls associated with a caller saying "you have won" -Allow a caller to pressure you to any offer until you have seen it in writing