"Over here we even have a list where people can register if they do not wish to be phoned by callcenters. The catch however is that not all callcenter companies register to adhere to that list. So that doesn't make a lot of sense, since all companies will just steer clear of acting like they know the existence of that list." -King_Oni
We also have a national 'do not call' registry & despite the fact that we're on it, we still get those annoying calls: albeit less of them. A new trend here are 'robocalls'. that is when, instead of a human being, you get called by a robot. These are often contest scams. The one we're getting allegedly comes out of Florida & a robot calls you & screams, " CONGRATULATIONS, Mrs. _____ -_____: You have won a free Caribbean cruise! You will be departing from Florida & enjoy 1000$ of free spending vouchers blablabla..."
Some people who were flattered to have won something (the fact that they'd never even entered into a contest didn't render them suspicious) took the bait & really got fleeced. We've also been getting those stupid African 'send me money to free up my money & I'll give you a bajillion $. YOU are the only person who can help me' email scam solicitation.