How to Report Spam Calls in the United States

middleportal.com – In the United States, receiving spam calls can be frustrating and intrusive. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to report these calls and help put an end to them. In this article, we will guide you on how to report spam calls to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), your state attorney general’s office, and your phone carrier.

Reporting to the FTC

1. Go to the FTC’s website: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
2. Click on the “Report Fraud” button.
3. Select “Phone Calls” from the list of categories.
4. Enter your information and the details of the spam call.
5. Click on the “Submit” button.

Reporting to the FCC

1. Go to the FCC’s website: https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
2. Click on the “File a Complaint” button.
3. Select “Phone” from the list of categories.
4. Select “Robocalls, Unsolicited Text Messages, and Unwanted Faxes” from the list of subcategories.
5. Enter your information and the details of the spam call.
6. Click on the “File Complaint” button.

Reporting to your State Attorney General’s Office

1. Go to the website of your state attorney general’s office.
2. Search for “consumer protection” or “complaints.”
3. Click on the link to file a complaint.
4. Select “Spam calls” from the list of categories.
5. Enter your information and the details of the spam call.
6. Click on the “Submit” button.

Additionally, you can report spam calls to your phone carrier. Most carriers provide a way to report spam calls through their website, app, or customer service. When reporting a spam call, make sure to have the phone number that called you and be prepared to provide details such as the date, time, and what was said. If you received a text message, save it for later reporting.

To further reduce the number of spam calls you receive, consider registering your phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. You can register your number online at https://www.donotcall.gov/. While this won’t stop all spam calls, it will help reduce the number of calls you receive.