You downloaded the National Do Not Call files, you have several lead lists in different layouts, and you need to know which numbers you can't dial. Doing that by hand, or by writing database queries, is slow and easy to get wrong. Scrub DNC Pro is a Windows desktop program built for this job: it checks your call lists against your Do Not Call lists and writes out the clean results.
Quick facts
- Platform: Windows only
- Price: $99.99, sold as a one-time fee (the vendor says you buy it and own it)
- Vendor: The Joseph Company, St. Louis, MO
- Phone format supported: 10-digit US standard numbers
- Trial: the vendor has offered a trial download
Key features
Scrub many call lists against many DNC lists in one run
You can import multiple DNC, state and in-house lists and scrub all your phone lists against them at the same time. Add files by dragging them into the list box or by using the Add New List button, tick the lists you want, and click the scrub button.
Control where results go and how they are named
Results can be written to the same folder each call list was imported from. You can add the date and time of the scrub to the file name, so you can tell runs apart later.
Spot area codes that no DNC file covers
The program can split out numbers whose area codes aren't in any DNC file you imported. It puts them in a separate file, so you can see where your coverage has gaps.
Keep a log you can point to for compliance
Each scrub produces a log file that lists the call lists scrubbed, the area codes found, the area codes missing from your DNC lists, and the DNC lists used. The vendor says this log may help demonstrate compliance with Do Not Call rules.
Get warned about stale DNC files
The program alerts you if a Do Not Call file is more than 30 days old, so you don't scrub against outdated data.
Download subscribed lists automatically
The Pro edition can automatically download the DNC lists you've subscribed to from the National Registry site. The lower editions don't include the same output options.
Who it's for
It suits small and mid-size calling operations that scrub in-house lists on a regular schedule and want the work done on their own Windows PC. If you run several lead files against several DNC files, the Pro edition fits better than the Standard edition (several DNC files against one lead list) or One DNC (one list against one list).
Pros and cons
Pros
- One-time fee instead of a subscription.
- Handles multiple lead lists and multiple DNC lists in one pass.
- You don't need to know list formatting, database software or programming.
- Compliance log and 30-day stale-list alert.
Cons
- Windows only.
- It doesn't include access to the National DNC lists. You must register and subscribe to those yourself.
- Only 10-digit US phone numbers are supported. Non-US formats aren't available yet.
FAQs
Does it include the Do Not Call lists?
No. You register with the National Do Not Call Registry, subscribe to your area codes, and download the files. The software then compares them with your lists.
Is it a subscription?
No. The vendor describes it as a one-time fee.
What is the difference between Pro, Standard and One DNC?
Pro scrubs multiple DNC files against multiple lead lists. Standard compares multiple DNC files against one lead list. One DNC compares one DNC list against one lead list.
Does it work on Mac?
No. The vendor states the product is only available on Windows.
Can it handle non-US numbers?
Not yet. It supports 10-digit US standard formatting.
System requirements
Windows, with the .NET Framework installed.