Just a reminder to get your cell phone on a do not call list

[Sonny V]

DO NOT CALL LIST FOR CELL PHONES

Cell phone Numbers Going Public. JUST A REMINDER, 14 days from today, cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS! These telemarketers will eat up your free minutes and end up costing you money in the long run. To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888/382-1222.It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. Note: This will require that you call from your cell phone. You can do the same on the web at https://www.donotcall.gov/Register/Reg.aspx

[Sonny V]

DO NOT CALL LIST FOR CELL PHONES

Cell phone Numbers Going Public. JUST A REMINDER, 14 days from today, cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sale calls. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS! These telemarketers will eat up your free minutes and end up costing you money in the long run. To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888/382-1222.It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. Note: This will require that you call from your cell phone. You can do the same on the web at https://www.donotcall.gov/Register/Reg.aspx

[showcat]

Thanks so much for this link, I almost forgot and already had one or two solicitors call my cell!

[Rodney]

Thanks SONNYV...did that today. Hope it works!

[jbrooks175]

wow!! knew nothing about this happening..thanks for the heads up! Hope it really works!

[jrbdelaware]

SonnyV

I hate to rain on your parade - and all of the other unfortunate people who believe this myth - but your posting is not accurate. This has been a rumor on the internet for many years.

Now, while it is true that there is discussion about a national directory for cellphone numbers - any plan that has ever been discussed about it is on an "Opt-IN" method only - meaning you have to request to be included.

There is a great website called Snopes.com that clarifies all kinds of Urban Legends and Internet myths in the world. I just checked it again after reading your post, and as of January of this year, they still report this a a totally false story.

If you want to read there explanation, the link to there article is at http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp[/url]

[jrbdelaware]

One quick follow-up to my post - if you go to the FTC's website using the link that SONNYV provided - and go to the Q&A page for consumers, The answer to Question #10 clearly addresses this issue. They say (which I did not know until a few minutes ago) that it is against FCC regulations for companies using automated dialers to call cellphone numbers. Since most telemarketing companies use them - I think we can assume we are safe - until such time as the FCC changes their rules.

[Sonny V]

I hope you're right! Check again in two weeks. I'd rather be safe then sorry, it only takes a few minutes to list your no call number.

[deckchair.ca]

It is also a very good idea in your cell phone to program in a contact called ICE - which stands for In Case of Emercency. Use a phone number for someone who you trust.

When travelling, we never know what might happen. Equally, if you loose your phone - i have had people return my phone when then called the number.

Just a simple suggestion

Ridley
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[Landa]

Thanks for the head's up