Why do numbers from Tennessee keep calling me?

of Health & county health department phone numbers may be spoofed. Officials said that scammers can pretend to be calling from the Tennessee Department of Health or from county health departments after spoofing their phone numbers.

How do you get on Tennessee Do Not Call list?

How do I add my number to the Registry? Go to DoNotCall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236) from the phone you want to register. It’s free. If you register your number at DoNotCall.gov, you’ll get an email with a link you need to click on within 72 hours to complete your registration.

What happens if you call a do not call number?

Don’t expect the Do Not Call Registry to stop all unwanted calls to your phone. Signing up only prevents sales calls. You can still receive calls from political candidates, charities, surveys, and debt collectors.

Why would the TN Department of health call me?

The calls appear to come from the Tennessee Department of Health central office. Anyone with questions or concerns about an unauthorized release of or request for health insurance or other personal information should contact his or her local law enforcement agency.

Is Donotcall Gov legitimate?

The federal government’s National Do Not Call Registry is a free, easy way to reduce the telemarketing calls you get at home. To register your phone number or to get information about the registry, visit or call 1-888-382-1222 from the phone number you want to register.

Does Tennessee Department of Health call?

They ask for personal information or for details about your health insurance status. They may tell you that you will owe money or go to jail if you don’t sign up with them. But they are not the government calling you—they are imposters. Tip: The government will never call and ask about your health insurance status.