Don't know if this is true, but I'm passing it along. Rec'd this as an email today.

[graywarrior]

Subject: Cell Phones - Do Not Call!
> Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:01:46 +0000
>
> REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public today
> REMINDER.... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies tomorrow and you will start to receive sale calls.
>
> .... YOU WILL 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 ALL YOUR FRIENDS.. It takes about 20 seconds.
> or go to www.donotcall.gov

[liberalmuse]

1. I have to go with Snopes on this...

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

[graywarrior]

3. I should just pull this sucker.

[liberalmuse]

5. Nah. You just never know. You just aren't as cynical as some of us.

Which is good. Others reading this may have gotten the same email. Snopes.com is a very good resource for cutting through all those crap emails people pass around.

[graywarrior]

6. You are kind.

[asthmaticeog]

7. So... many... jokes...

:freak:

[graywarrior]

8. Go ahead....I need a good laugh.

[Muttocracy]

2. Maybe not:

I've gotten some spam text and calls lately, but in theory, no, unless there's something new:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm

What Phone Numbers Can I Register?

10. Can I register my cell phone on the National Do Not Call Registry?

Yes, you may place your personal cell phone number on the National Do Not Call Registry. The registry has accepted cell phone numbers since it opened for registrations in June 2003. There is no deadline to register a home or cell phone number on the Registry.

You may have received an email telling you that your cell phone is about to be assaulted by telemarketing calls as a result of a new cell phone number database; however, that is not the case. FCC regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers. Automated dialers are standard in the industry, so most telemarketers don’t call consumers on their cell phones without their consent.

[yellowdogintexas]

4. I think I did this a LONG time ago.

but it doesn't hurt to do it if you can