Several have mentioned the laws in their respective states. I think you can call the atorney general's office in an individual state and get various no-call lists, etc. My cousin in Missouri participated in the "Senior Sting" operation from the atorney general's office. As I understand it, if you say, "I'm not interested," the telemarketer must stop immediately. She was part of a group of senior citizens who reported those who did not stop.

My main gripe is that they have started calling businesses now. Often I have to neglect some very important work to answer the phone. I really get irritated when I drop everything to get to the phone, and it's not a call related to business.