[mr 4 speed]

is this real?


https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx

 

[Joe Y]

It is very real.

 

[Byfield]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

 

[NiteOwlNY]

I regisered my cell and home numbers years ago....

 

[mr 4 speed]

Kurt,thanks for the link

 

[BB_Mike]

I assumed it was either a hoax, or just futile to believe in.

However, I did get information about it from my cellular provider with my last bill. So, at the least it shouldn't be a host. Worth while or not, is another story.

Can someone paraphrase Kurt's snopes link. That was some long reading.

And by they way... why is it that everyone believes in Snopes so whole heartedly? If I wanted to run a scam, I'd get in with the owners of Snopes and have the whole world believing ME.

 

[Byfield]

Can someone paraphrase Kurt's snopes link. That was some long reading.

And by they way... why is it that everyone believes in Snopes so whole heartedly? If I wanted to run a scam, I'd get in with the owners of Snopes and have the whole world believing ME.

the anxiety is unfounded. First, it's illegal to make sales pitches to wireless phones by using automatic dialers — which is how the vast majority of telemarketing calls are placed. (One reason is that cellular users must pay for incoming calls.)

Also, most of the big wireless carriers have chosen either not to take part in the directory or to put off any plans to do so in light of consumer fears. They say any directory would include only those customers who agreed to participate and that the numbers would not be shared with telemarketers or anyone else. Congress has considered a bill to codify such rules.



Not saying Snopes is 100% the truth, just that this link has a bit more information. Take it for what you will

 

[SS_Dave]

I assumed it was either a hoax, or just futile to believe in.

And by they way... why is it that everyone believes in Snopes so whole heartedly? If I wanted to run a scam, I'd get in with the owners of Snopes and have the whole world believing ME.

Good point Mike.
Who polices snopes?

 

[Byfield]

Good point Mike.
Who polices snopes?

Q: How do I know the information you've presented is accurate?

A: We don't expect anyone to accept us as the ultimate authority on any topic, which is why our site's name indicates that it contains reference pages. Unlike the plethora of anonymous individuals who create and send the unsigned, unsourced e-mail messages that are forwarded all over the Internet, we show our work. The research materials we've used in the preparation of any particular page are listed in the bibliography displayed at the bottom of that page so that readers who wish to verify the validity of our information may check those sources for themselves.



http://www.snopes.com/info/faq.asp

 

[1Fast7D]

First, it's illegal to make sales pitches to wireless phones by using automatic dialers — which is how the vast majority of telemarketing calls are placed. (One reason is that cellular users must pay for incoming calls.)

If thats the case, then if cellular phones ever start having unlimited usage widespread, then you will get more telemarketing calls on your cell phone.

 

[Joe Y]

Some cell phone providers have unlimited free incomming calls. Could they be in league with telemarketers? hmmm..

 

[78Hybrid]

I regisered my cell and home numbers years ago....

I do both the Federal & GA state list every year just to be sure...It's amazing how quick they shut up & apologize when you have that occasional call get through and you mention "you do realize I'm on the no call list, don't you".

 

[Cameano]

Every time some telemarketer calls the home phone, I ask them if they want to buy real estate from me. That one works really well if you just want to wander around a car lot unbothered by salesmen.