[opendtv] The Truth about Cell Phones and the National Do Not Call Registry
- From: Larry Bloomfield <Larry@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Open DTV list <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:52:34 -0700
*OK - I got taken in on this one. Sorry about that. I was WRONG! Here
is the FTC URL on this one.
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http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp
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*From Hoax busters:
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National Cell Phone Do Not Call List
June 2004
This one is partly true, the phone number and website are links to the
national Do Not Call list for any telephone number, not just cell
phones. The rest is wrong.
According to the Federal Trade Commission,
# <http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/04/dnc.htm> It is already illegal to use
utodialers on cell phone numbers, which eliminates most telemarketers.
# There is no national cell phone directory maintained by the Government.
# There is no cutoff date for registering any phone number with the
registry, including cell phones.
This message was probably started when several wireless providers
planned to create a 411 directory for cell phones. That directory will
not be given out and will only be available to people who call in and
pay a fee and it is only with the subscribers permission.
Be careful though, there are some Do Not Call scams where for a mere $3
per month they will put you on the FTC's Do Not Call list. If someone
calls you claiming to be from the FTC and want to put you on the list
for money, hang up. Call the FTC's number or connect to the website and
do it yourself for free.
# Do Not Call Phone: 1-888-382-1222
# Do Not Call Website: https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Larry Bloomfield - KA6UTC
Bloomfield Enterprises, LLC
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