Cell Phone Do-Not-Call Registry

[Paula]

I just got this in an email from someone at work. I'm assuming it's true and I'm going to get on the do not call list. Thought it would be helpful to SoWallers, too.

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public next month.

REMINDER.... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

.... DEPENDING ON YOUR PLAN, YOU MAY BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

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. You must call from the cell phone number you
want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number.

HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO YOUR
FRIENDS/FAMILY... It takes about 20 seconds.


Alternatively, you can add your cell phone to the National Registry at www.donotcall.gov

[Will B]

An oldie but a goodie. No need to worry...

snopes.com: Cell Phone Numbers Given to Telemarketers

[Paula]

thanks. I already called that number and got what sounded like a legit response and gave my cell phone number so I hope it's a legit do-not-call number! I looked at snoops.com and it looks like calling adds only a little advantage, if any, and there's no deadline and the email was overblown but it didn't say the number was illegitimate.

[Smiling JOe]

That number is the do not call gov line, but there is no cell phone directory going public -- that is the bogus part. You have always been able to enter your cell number in the www.donotcall.gov list.