Members B-Bottom Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 I recieved an email from a co worker that states that within the next few weeks tele marketers will begin targeting cell phones. And you will be charged for the call. This doens't sound right to me at all, and it really doens't sound legal. Anywho the email gives a number 888 382 1222. it says it's the national registry and gives a web site you can go to as well donotcall.gov Does anyone know if this is legit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bonoman Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 I don't know about that, but I have started getting advertisments text-messaged to my cell and that drives me completely crazy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 snopes: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KeroseneTrewthe Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 I dont know about the do-not-call list but my wife has been getting telemarketing calls on her cell. She has just started turning it off until she needs to use it. Im sick of this crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bonoman Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by lug snopes:http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp Gotta love Mr. Snope! He knows everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B-Bottom Posted May 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by lug snopes: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom thanks for the info I'm not exactly comfortable with the explaination of how this won't be used for EVIL, but it's not going to be an immediate disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 nice to not own a cell phone sometimes. That's right, I'm getting all high and mighty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by chunkathalon nice to not own a cell phone sometimes. That's right, I'm getting all high and mighty. WARNING: A man has been spotted in the Portland Oregon area without an electronic leash. If you see this man... DO NOT TRY TO APPREHEND ...CALL YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrsStevieMac Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by chunkathalon nice to not own a cell phone sometimes. That's right, I'm getting all high and mighty. Ditto......I can't stand the thought of someone being able to reach me 24/7. As it is, my home phone is shut off most of the time and I let the machine (that's right, I don't have "voice-mail") get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEAD Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by MrsStevieMac Ditto......I can't stand the thought of someone being able to reach me 24/7. As it is, my home phone is shut off most of the time and I let the machine (that's right, I don't have "voice-mail") get it I was basically homeless for a couple months a few years ago (staying on people's couches) and a co-worker loaned me his cell. People started calling me for no reason. I disliked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bonscottvocals Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Do not call registry online This is the real thing, and it includes cell phones and home phones. You have to wait 31 days for it to take effect. You can file complaints following 31 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SA Rios Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Isn't that what caller ID is for? If I don't recognize a phone number, I don't answer it. Very simple. I only talk to the people I want to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrash Jazz Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Best line if someone tries to call your cell phone: "This is a business line, please do not call here again." It's worked for me thus far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NeonVomit Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 I usually give the phone to the trumpeter from our Uni jazz band if someone like that calls. Guy's out of his mind They very rarely call after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by SA Rios Isn't that what caller ID is for? If I don't recognize a phone number, I don't answer it. Very simple. I only talk to the people I want to talk to. Many cell phone companies will charge you for the minute, even if you don't answer, especially if they leave a voicemail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudbass Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by The Ox Many cell phone companies will charge you for the minute, even if you don't answer, especially if they leave a voicemail. Heh, like telemarketers are gonna leave a message. "Hello Mr. Jones, this is Sears and we'd like to sell you some vinyl siding. Please call us at..." Pyeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mofopotomus Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by Mudbass Heh, like telemarketers are gonna leave a message. "Hello Mr. Jones, this is Sears and we'd like to sell you some vinyl siding. Please call us at..."Pyeah right. dude, don't laugh, that's happened to me multiple times. They leave their name, number, and extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudbass Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by Mofopotomus dude, don't laugh, that's happened to me multiple times. They leave their name, number, and extension. You're kidding. I've never had that happen. Telemarketers are bad enough...but stupid telemarketers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevieMac Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Originally posted by MrsStevieMac Ditto......I can't stand the thought of someone being able to reach me 24/7. As it is, my home phone is shut off most of the time and I let the machine (that's right, I don't have "voice-mail") get it Pffft, get with the times lady!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mofopotomus Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by Mudbass You're kidding. I've never had that happen. Telemarketers are bad enough...but stupid telemarketers? yeah, to date it's happened to me TWICE. But I don't blame the telemarketers...i blame the companies. The actual telemarketers are basically under the thumbs of the companies they work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 It's actually already illegal for companies to call cell phones. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 As far as I know, cell phones are the same as regular home corded phones. For do not call lists. Sounds good to me. With all those peeps who'd die without a phone to take with them to grocery store, to take with while taking out the garbage, soas to talk on ophone while at restaurant cause thats chic or something, etc etc. Seems fitting they should get as many spam calls as regular phones. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tbirdbassist Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Called that number about a month ago, havent received a telemarketer call since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sheepdog Posted May 24, 2005 Members Share Posted May 24, 2005 Originally posted by lug snopes:http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp +1 first thing to do when you get a forwarded email....visit snopes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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