Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General attorneygeneral.gov How to sign up for the Pennsylvania Do Not Call list
Register free at attorneygeneral.gov/dnc, by calling 1-888-777-3406, or by mail to the Bureau of Consumer Protection in Harrisburg. You need a PA residence. Add cell numbers as wireless. It can take up to 120 days for a number to appear on the list.
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Pick how to register
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General takes registrations online, by phone and by mail. Registration is free and you need a PA residence.
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Register online
Go to attorneygeneral.gov/dnc. The form lets you add up to seven numbers: click the (+) button to add more. Each number needs an area code and a phone type, so choose wireless for a cell phone.
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Or call the hotline
Call the toll-free number 1-888-777-3406.
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Or register by mail
Send your name, full mailing address, phone number and signature to: Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Do Not Call List, Strawberry Square, 15th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
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Check that you're on the list
Use the verification page on the Attorney General's site. If you miss the quarterly registration deadline, it takes up to 120 days for your number to appear.
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Report calls that still come
After you're on the list, report unwanted telemarketing calls to the Attorney General by calling 1-800-441-2555 or filing a complaint online.
Watch out for
- It isn't instant. The list is tied to telemarketers' quarterly purchases, so there's a delay before calls drop.
- Missing the quarterly deadline means up to 120 days before your number shows up.
- The mail-in form notes that you must have a PA residence.
- The Attorney General's FAQ says your number stays on the list.
What stays out there
The Do Not Call list tells telemarketers not to call you. It doesn't delete your number from the data broker and people-search databases that sell and publish it, and calls from scammers who ignore the list won't stop because of it.
Serus finds where your details are listed and removes them from the sites and services that hold them, including people-search sites where you live. See how Serus works.
Frequently asked
Does the Pennsylvania Do Not Call list cost anything?
No. Registration is free.
Can I put my cell phone on the PA Do Not Call list?
Yes. On the online form, choose wireless as the phone type.
How many numbers can I register at once?
The online form lets you add up to seven numbers.
How do I check if my number is on the PA Do Not Call list?
Use the verification page on the Attorney General's website.
Who do I call about telemarketers who ignore the list?
Call 1-800-441-2555 or file a complaint online through the Attorney General's Do Not Call complaints page.
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