Australian Communications and Media Authority's Warns Of Do Not Call Register Scam

ACMA is forewarning the users of a telemarketing scam that claims to add phone numbers to the Do Not Call Register list for a fee.

Unscrupulous telemarketers are offering to list consumers’ phone numbers on the Do Not Call Register for a fee.

According to the Australian Communications and Media Authority, Unscrupulous telemarketers are contributing to list consumers’ phone numbers on the Do Not Call Register for a fee.

An ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman said: ‘The Do Not Call Register is a free service provided by the Australian Government. He warned the consumers not to provide any personal identification or financial details to telemarketers making such calls.

If you get a call from someone offering to list your number on the Do Not Call Register for a fee, get as much information as possible from the caller and lodge a complaint by calling 1300 792 958 or by logging on to www.donotcall.gov.au.

Mr. Chapman said the ACMA has received more than thirty complaints about these types of scams over the last month, even though the actual number of scam calls being made is likely to be far higher.

For more details on the Do Not Call Register go to www.donotcall.gov.au.