State Consumer Complaint Directory

New Hampshire Robocall and Telemarketing Complaints

New Hampshire residents can report illegal telemarketing calls, robocalls and robotexts to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau online or by phone at 1-888-468-4454, and should register with the National Do Not Call Registry.

On this page

New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau

Attorney General
John M. Formella
Complaint form
Consumer Complaints
Hotline
1-888-468-4454; (603) 271-3641
State do-not-call list
No New Hampshire adopted the National Do Not Call Registry as its state list.
Main website
doj.nh.gov
Consumer protection page
doj.nh.gov/citizens/consumer-protection-antitrust-bureau

Complaint channels

ChannelTypePhoneWhat it coversAccount requiredLanguages
Consumer ComplaintsInformation pageGeneral consumer complaints, including telemarketing, robocall and scam callsNot statedEnglish (other languages not stated)
Consumer Protection HotlinePhone1-888-468-4454; (603) 271-3641General consumer complaints, including telemarketing, robocall and scam callsNot statedEnglish (other languages not stated)
DOJ-CPB@doj.nh.govEmailGeneral consumer complaints, including telemarketing, robocall and scam callsNot statedEnglish (other languages not stated)

Complaint rules

What to include in a complaint
Date and time of each call or text; the caller ID number exactly as shown (a screenshot helps); the company, seller or caller name given; what was offered; whether it was a prerecorded or artificial voice; any voicemail, recording or text; the date your number was put on the do-not-call list; and any earlier request you made to stop calling.
Deadlines and limitations
Private lawsuit limitation period (per TCPA.com research): 3 years (RSA 508:4, general period for personal actions). Complaint deadlines at the agency: none stated unless noted.
How to register
No state list to join; register free at donotcall.gov or 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236).
Private right of action
Yes Actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater; two to three times for willful or knowing violations; costs and fees.
Key statutes
RSA 359-E:1 to 359-E:11; RSA 358-A; RSA 664:14-a
New Hampshire Telemarketing and Robocall Laws
Calling hours
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (federal rule adopted).
Other unique rules
Autodialer users must register with the Department of Justice.

Offices

Federal resources

ResourceAgencyPhoneWhat it coversHow to use
ReportFraud.ftc.govFederal Trade Commission (FTC)1-877-382-4357 (1-877-FTC-HELP)Scams, fraud and bad business practices, including phone and text scamsOnline report; no account required to file.
National Do Not Call Registry (register)Federal Trade Commission (FTC)1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236)Free registration of home and mobile numbersRegister online, or call from the phone you want to register.
National Do Not Call Registry (report unwanted calls)Federal Trade Commission (FTC)1-888-382-1222Reporting sales calls to registered numbers and robocallsOnline report form.
FCC Consumer Complaint CenterFederal Communications Commission (FCC)1-888-225-5322; ASL video 1-844-432-2275Unwanted calls and texts, spoofed caller IDChoose the unwanted calls category; note if your number is spoofed, blocked or mislabeled.
FCC guide: Stop Unwanted Robocalls and TextsFederal Communications Commission (FCC)1-888-225-5322Federal robocall, robotext and do-not-call rules in plain EnglishReference page; links to the complaint center.
7726 (SPAM) text reportingWireless carriers (described by the FTC and FCC)Text 7726Spam and scam text messagesCopy the message and forward it to 7726 (SPAM) so your carrier can block similar messages; then report it to the FTC.

Sources

  1. doj.nh.govMain website; attorney general name as shown
  2. doj.nh.gov/citizens/consumer-protection-antitrust-bureauConsumer protection page; state do-not-call note; Office contact details: New Hampshire DOJ, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau
  3. doj.nh.gov/citizens/consumer-protection-antitrust-bureau/consumer-complaintsComplaint channel: Consumer Complaints; Primary complaint form

State Consumer Complaint Directory