National Do Not Call Registry

The Federal government created the national registry to make it easier for you to stop telemarketing calls you dont want and the Registry is being enforced. Remember, placing your number on the registry will stop most, but not all, telemarketing calls.

Register (& log complaints) online in English or Espanol at www.donotcall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236), from the number you wish to register. Registration is free.

Need a New Social Security Card?

Form SS-5 is the form to use to apply for a new card, replacing/correcting an old card, or for changing the name on your current card. There is no charge to obtain this form.

You can call 1-800-772-1213 and request that the form be mailed to you, or you can find a form (in English) at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html.

Need an application in Spanish? Go to: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5sp.html.

You will find instructions on completing & mailing these forms as well.

Being Harassed by Debt Collectors?

If you want some good information about this, check out our FAQ. If you feel they are violating your rights, report any problems to your state Attorney General's office and the Federal Trade Commission. Many states have their own debt collection laws, and your Attorney General's office can help you determine your rights. Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).

Opt-Out from Credit Bureaus

You may limit prescreened offers for credit & insurance you get based on information in your credit report. Unsolicited prescreened offers from these companies must include a toll-free phone number you can call if you choose to remove your name and address from the lists these offers are based on.

If you want your name and address removed from mailing lists obtained from the main consumer credit reporting agencies -- TransUnion, Experian, Equifax, and Innovis, go to www.optoutprescreen.com, or call 888-5OPTOUT (888-567-8688).

Contacting the Direct Marketing Association
If you opt out, you will no longer appear on direct marketing lists obtained from the four credit reporting agencies. However, you may continue to receive commercial mailings based on lists from other sources.

The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) can provide information about opting out of lists produced by companies that subscribe to their Mail & Telephone Preference Services. Contact the DMA at the following addresses:

Direct Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
P.O. Box 643 Carmel, NY 10512

Direct Marketing Association
Telephone Preference Service
P.O. Box 1559 Carmel, NY 10512

Include the following information with your request:
First, middle, and last names (including Jr., Sr., III) with SIGNATURE
Current address
Home area code & telephone number (only for Telephone Preference Service)

Members section is currently under construction.