What is Do Not Call rule's application to collectors?

• A. Do Not Call restrictions apply to telemarketing; collectors must honor 'do not call' requests and comply with applicable telemarketing rules
• B. Do Not Call restrictions apply to all debt collection, but are optional
• C. Do Not Call restrictions do not apply to debt collection
• D. Do Not Call rules only apply to political campaigns

Answer: (A)

Do Not Call rules address telemarketing activity. When a debt collector reaches out using telemarketing-style calls or campaigns, they must respect the Do Not Call Registry and follow the related telemarketing requirements, including honoring a consumer’s request not to be called and operating within permitted calling practices. This protection is about limiting telemarketing interruptions, so collectors are bound by these rules whenever their outreach qualifies as telemarketing. The other options misstate the scope: the rules aren’t optional for debt collection, they don’t apply only to political campaigns, and they aren’t a blanket exemption for debt collection from Do Not Call requirements.