How to opt out of spam calls

TELEMARKETERS might find themselves in hot water as the National Consumer Commission prepares to roll out its opt out registry. The new system was created to help South Africans that are continuously bombarded with spam calls throughout the day.

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According to the National Consumer Commission the opt out registry ensures your address, email address, telephone and cell number are no longer available to organisations, who want to make offers and send information that you do not wish to receive.

“The system will allow consumers who have registered pre-emptive blocks with the National Consumer Commission to block unwanted direct marketing communication aimed at them,” said the National Consumer Commission.

The amendment to Consumer Protection Act was gazetted on April 15. According to the act, non-compliant businesses could face fines of up to R1m or 10% of annual turnover, whichever amount is higher.

In order to register consumers should have a valid email address and ID number.

Non-South African residents can also register. If you do not have an email address you can contact the commission’s contact centre (012 065 1940) and create a profile.

Visit www.eservice.thencc.org.za to register.

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