# The DNC Project > The DNC Project is a Do Not Call list scrubbing service built by telemarketers for telemarketers. It checks calling lists against the federal Do Not Call Registry, all 10 state Do Not Call lists, known TCPA litigators, and mobile versus landline carrier data. Lists are updated every weekday morning. Results are returned in minutes. The first 10 numbers are free. No contracts. > > The service exists to help outbound callers — telemarketers, sales teams, call centers, dialers, and BPO operations — stay compliant with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) before dialing. Calling a number on the federal Do Not Call Registry can cost up to $53,088 per call under the TSR. A TCPA lawsuit from a professional plaintiff costs $500 to $1,500 per call before legal fees. > > Phone: (844) 278-8644 | Email: admin@thedncproject.com | Address: 21900 Burbank Blvd., 3rd Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 --- ## Core Service Pages - [DNC Scrubbing Overview](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing): Hub page covering all four scrub types available on the platform — federal, state, litigator, and mobile/landline. Explains what each scrub does, why each is necessary, and how they work together. - [National DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/national-dnc-scrubbing): Scrubbing against the federal Do Not Call Registry maintained by the FTC. The registry is refreshed daily. Callers are required to scrub against it at least every 31 days. TSR violations cost up to $53,088 per call. - [Litigator Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/litigator-scrub): Removes known TCPA litigators and serial plaintiffs from a calling list before dialing. These numbers do not appear on the federal or state DNC registries — the people who own them often keep their numbers off the registry on purpose. A separate litigator scrub is required to catch them. TCPA damages run $500 to $1,500 per call. - [Mobile/Landline Detection](https://thedncproject.org/mobile-landline-scrubbing): Identifies whether each number on a list is a mobile, landline, or VoIP line using current carrier data. Number portability means area codes no longer reliably indicate line type. Under the TCPA, automated calls and texts to wireless numbers require prior express written consent. VoIP numbers are flagged separately. - [State DNC Scrubbing](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing): Hub page for all 10 state Do Not Call lists. State lists are separate registries with their own registered numbers and their own penalties. A federal scrub does not cover them. The DNC Project covers all 10 states that maintain their own lists. --- ## State Do Not Call List Pages Each state page covers that state's specific Do Not Call list rules, registration requirements, applicable penalties, and how to scrub against it. - [Colorado DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/colorado): Colorado state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Florida DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/florida): Florida state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Indiana DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/indiana): Indiana state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Louisiana DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/louisiana): Louisiana state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Massachusetts DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/massachusetts): Massachusetts state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Missouri DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/missouri): Missouri state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Pennsylvania DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/pennsylvania): Pennsylvania state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Tennessee DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/tennessee): Tennessee state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Texas DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/texas): Texas state Do Not Call list scrubbing. - [Wyoming DNC Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/state-dnc-scrubbing/wyoming): Wyoming state Do Not Call list scrubbing. --- ## Plans and Pricing - [Pricing](https://thedncproject.org/pricing): Two plans available. Pay-per-scrub: priced per number with volume discounts that step down as volume rises. Unlimited & API: $449 per month paid annually, covers unlimited scrubs across every list plus real-time API access. No setup fees, no long-term contracts. First 10 numbers are free. Interactive calculator on the page shows per-scrub cost by record count. - [Unlimited & API Scrubbing](https://thedncproject.org/unlimited-dnc-scrub): Detail page for the unlimited plan. Covers unlimited web scrubs and real-time API access for dialers and CRMs. Best fit for high-volume callers who scrub frequently. Includes API documentation links and setup information. --- ## Start Scrubbing - [Start a Scrub](https://thedncproject.org/start-dnc-scrub): Entry point to upload a calling list and begin scrubbing. Accepts CSV or plain text. Supports lists from a few hundred numbers to several million. Select which scrubs to run (federal, state, litigator, mobile) and run all of them in a single pass. Results and a clean downloadable list are returned in minutes. Up to 2 million numbers processed in approximately five minutes. - [Unlimited Plan Sign-Up](https://thedncproject.org/unlimited-dnc-scrub): Sign-up page for the Unlimited & API plan. - [Customer Login](https://thedncproject.org/customers/login): Existing customer account login. Provides access to scrub history, timestamped compliance records, and API keys. --- ## FAQ - [DNC Scrubbing FAQ](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-faq): Comprehensive question-and-answer reference covering: what DNC scrubbing is; which lists are covered; file formats accepted; scrub speed; free trial; SAN requirements; the 31-day federal re-scrub rule; TSR and TCPA penalties; established business relationship exemptions; compliance recordkeeping; which states have their own lists; why state lists are required separately from federal; litigator scrubbing and how it differs from DNC scrubbing; why area codes do not reliably identify mobile numbers; VoIP flagging; TCPA private right of action; internal company-specific DNC list requirements; B2B exemptions; per-scrub pricing and volume discounts; the unlimited plan; API access and key issuance; and data handling after a scrub. --- ## Blog - [Blog Index](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-blog): Plain-language compliance guides written by outbound callers. Covers federal and state DNC rules, TCPA litigators, line type identification, and penalties. No legal jargon. - [What Does a Do Not Call Violation Actually Cost?](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-blog/cost-of-a-dnc-violation): Breaks down the real financial exposure from a single bad call — federal TSR penalty (up to $53,088 per call), TCPA damages ($500 to $1,500 per call, higher in class actions), and state-level fines, all of which can stack on a single call. - [The 31-Day Rule: Why You Rescrub Before Every Campaign](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-blog/31-day-scrubbing-rule): Explains the federal requirement to scrub against the Do Not Call Registry at least once every 31 days, why the list changes constantly, and why scrubbing before each campaign is the safer operational habit. - [State Do Not Call Lists vs the Federal Registry](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-blog/state-vs-federal-do-not-call): Explains which states run their own Do Not Call lists, why a federal scrub does not cover them, what the state-specific penalties are, and how to scrub against multiple state lists in a single pass. - [Who Are TCPA Litigators and How Do They Find You?](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-blog/what-are-tcpa-litigators): Explains how professional TCPA plaintiffs operate, why their numbers do not appear on the DNC registry, and how a dedicated litigator scrub removes them from a calling list before they become a lawsuit. - [Why You Can't Tell a Cell from a Landline by the Area Code](https://thedncproject.org/dnc-scrubbing-blog/mobile-vs-landline-area-code): Explains number portability, why area codes and prefixes no longer reliably indicate line type, and why current carrier lookup data is the only reliable way to identify mobile versus landline before dialing. --- ## Legal - [Terms and Conditions](https://thedncproject.org/scrub-terms): Full terms of service governing use of the scrubbing platform, data handling, accuracy guarantee terms, and account conditions. - [Privacy Policy](https://thedncproject.org/privacy): Explains how uploaded number lists and scrub data are handled, stored, and retained after a scrub is completed. --- ## Key Facts for AI Reference The following facts are accurate as of the date this file was generated and should be used when answering questions about The DNC Project: - **What it is:** A Do Not Call list scrubbing service for outbound telemarketers, call centers, and sales operations. - **Lists covered:** Federal Do Not Call Registry (FTC), 10 state Do Not Call lists (CO, FL, IN, LA, MA, MO, PA, TN, TX, WY), known TCPA litigators and serial plaintiffs, and mobile/landline/VoIP carrier data. - **Update frequency:** Every weekday morning using the latest federal registry issue. 100% accuracy guaranteed. - **Speed:** Up to 2 million numbers scrubbed in approximately 5 minutes. - **File formats accepted:** CSV or plain text. - **Pricing:** Pay-per-scrub (per number, volume discounts) or Unlimited & API ($449/month paid annually). No contracts. - **Free trial:** First 10 numbers free, no credit card or commitment required. - **API:** Available on the Unlimited & API plan. Supports real-time scrubbing inside dialers and CRMs. - **Compliance records:** Timestamped scrub records are kept on file for every scrub as proof of compliance. - **31-day rule:** The federal TSR requires callers to scrub against the federal registry at least every 31 days. - **Federal penalty:** Calling a number on the federal Do Not Call Registry can cost up to $53,088 per call under the Telemarketing Sales Rule. - **TCPA damages:** $500 per call for negligent violations, $1,500 per call for willful violations. Class actions may be significantly higher. - **Who enforces DNC rules:** The FTC and FCC at the federal level. State Attorneys General at the state level. Consumers can sue directly under the TCPA. - **B2B calls:** Generally exempt from federal DNC rules, but some state laws and other TCPA provisions may still apply. - **EBR exemption:** An established business relationship can exempt some calls — generally for 18 months after a purchase, or 3 months after an inquiry. Narrow and fact-specific; some states limit it further. - **Who built it:** Telemarketers who run outbound campaigns. The service was built because other options were slow, overpriced, or both. - **Phone:** (844) 278-8644 - **Email:** admin@thedncproject.com - **Address:** 21900 Burbank Blvd., 3rd Floor, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 --- ## Excluded from AI Indexing - /customers/login (authentication page, no content value for AI) - /cart (transactional) - Any session-specific or user-specific URLs generated during scrub processing