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Rainmaker
1,587,495
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes, but check it.  One of my numbers fell off.  Enforcement of the list has ALWAYS been a joke, even the FCC/FTC has said that.

Nov 19, 2025 08:07 AM
Ambassador
3,553,974
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

That was fake news from day one. It exists, yet it does not exist. 

Nov 19, 2025 08:57 AM
Ambassador
2,768,642
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

The DNC - at State, Federal, whatever level - has always been a farce.   

   When Florida enacted the DNC, they went after a few companies for violations.  But that was years ago.  Nothing came of it; nothing will.

Nov 19, 2025 08:27 AM
Rainmaker
2,747,767
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I am guessing that there is Will Hamm but regretfully I believe offenders don't care thinking that they will never be prosecuted for violating it.

Nov 19, 2025 08:14 AM
Rainmaker
1,630,099
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

As far as I know, the Do Not Call list is still in effect.

Do callers observe it, that is another question.

Nov 19, 2025 09:57 AM
Ambassador
2,562,797
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Yes, there is, but everyone knows there's no enforcement, so there is no point to it. I've blocked hundreds of calls, and I'm not receiving as many these days. 

Nov 19, 2025 09:54 AM
Rainmaker
5,022,732
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I am no longer active in real estate - there continues to be many aspects of the industry that I appreciate.  Of course, there are numerous things (like this question) are part of the past and not "missed".  Such things are good reminders.  

Nov 19, 2025 09:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,767,966
Gary Frimann CRS, GRI, SRES, ABR, SFR
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker, Notary

I've gotten 6 already today, and had about 8 yesterday.  Extremely annoying.

Nov 19, 2025 04:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,057,830
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

🤣 Oh Will, you’ve stumbled onto one of the great modern myths—right up there with Bigfoot, Atlantis, and the idea that your car warranty actually expired. 

Yes, the “Do Not Call List” still exists. It’s alive, technically breathing, probably sipping a lukewarm cup of decaf in a government basement somewhere. But enforced? Let’s just say it’s about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. 

📞 Here’s the comedy routine in progress:

- Phone companies are *required* to block spammers. That’s the law.
 

- Instead, they hand you a shiny “third-party app” that promises to protect you, but in reality is like hiring a mall cop with a kazoo to guard Fort Knox.

- Result? You still get calls from “Rachel at Card Services,” “Bob the Solar Panel Prophet,” and my personal favorite, “Your Car Warranty Department,” which somehow knows you drive a 2003 Toyota Corolla with 280,000 miles on it. 

 

And your take? Spot on. The only way this circus stops is if the FCC grows a spine, grabs the big red button, and says: 

 

“Dear telecom overlords, no more playing hide-and-seek with spam calls. Prove you can block them, or we’ll revoke your permission slip to operate. VOIPs included. No proof, no phone lines. Buh-bye.” 

 

Until then, the “No Call List” is basically the “Please Call Me Anyway List.

 

So yes, Will, the list exists. But enforcement? Picture a sleepy hall monitor who lost their whistle. The FCC has the power to fix it, but until they do, we’re all stuck starring in the world’s longest-running prank show: Spam Call Idol.

Nov 19, 2025 08:20 AM
Rainer
481,146
Don Baker
Lane Realty - Eatonton, GA
Lake Sinclair Specialist

Yes, but it doesn't seem to affect the amount of calls I get by being on it.

Nov 19, 2025 10:47 AM
Ambassador
2,794,122
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Well, I have to agree with all the other commenters. Yes, there is a list. No, it does not work - it is not enforced and many who make calls do not care. 

Nov 20, 2025 04:59 AM
Rainer
454,009
Adam Feinberg
Howard Hanna Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

The only one's that respect the DNC list are those that aren't spamming you in the first place.  

Nov 19, 2025 02:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,708,920
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI
HomeSmart Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell

Yes junk calls are on the rise. Spam Text messages are also on the increase! 

Nov 19, 2025 10:35 AM
Ambassador
7,161,613
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

It is a travesty that this still exists, an agency dedicated to punishing legitimate businesses while allowing politicians, fake charities, and other scammers to call as much as they want.

Nov 19, 2025 09:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,440,067
Peter Mohylsky, www.athome30a
Property Management Inc.-Destin - Sandestin, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.no

Nov 19, 2025 11:26 AM
Rainmaker
6,382,929
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

It definitely is a joke, I get them all day long!

Nov 20, 2025 07:37 AM
Rainmaker
5,936,875
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist nailed it. When it first came out I trained on proper usage of the list. As people became familiar with it they discovered exceptions for not paying a fine and more importantly how few people complain. in my opinion the savvy telephone guts and gals now use it as a source and are prepared to offer one of the excuses if caught. 

Nov 20, 2025 05:48 AM
Ambassador
2,174,654
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

For all the good it does, Will, the no call list still exists.  I'm not convinced it was ever effective.

Nov 19, 2025 04:49 PM
Rainmaker
2,987,379
Richie & You
people first-then business - Riverside, CA
Author & Consultant

Amazing how you elect people to represent us & they do everything except the work needed. No calls should be dealt with already & by now. iPhone does a good job with blocking which helps some. I pause on giving out my number & email & in today's day & age with tech, that shouldn't be Will

Nov 19, 2025 01:13 PM
Rainmaker
828,654
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Will Hamm don't feel like the Lone Ranger we are all in the same boat.  We had someone in our community that was making a living out of suing our local agents and winning.

Nov 20, 2025 05:32 PM
Rainmaker
269,856
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

My cell phone still gets blown up with scam calls.  My home phone (yes, I still have one) I have nada!

Nov 20, 2025 12:28 PM
Ambassador
3,266,489
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I do yell "I'm on the do not call list" at telemarketers sometimes before I hang up on them.

Nov 20, 2025 09:36 AM
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