LifeNRA Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I called my cell phone provider last night about something I learned on another forum. The FCC is making it that the cell phone providers must soon publish your cell number in a directory! I have Verizon. But the other cell phone providers are already making their lists! I was told this will happen weather or not you have free in-coming minutes! This means telemarketers can and will call your cell phone! Go to the following site and register your cell on the DO NOT CALL LIST!!! https://www.donotcall.gov While your at it, send an email to the following and ask them why they are taking this privacy away from us! [email protected] and [email protected] Here are some more people at the FCC that need to be contacted!!! Chairman Kevin J. Martin: [email protected] Commissioner Kathleen Q. Abernathy: [email protected] Commissioner Michael J. Copps: [email protected] Commissioner Jonathan S. Adelstein: [email protected] I personally think this is BS! The Verizon customer service person also said that once they have your number it could take months for it to leave the system! Also, most cell phones have caller ID, even if you have this they will leave a message on your voicemail system, and still cost you your minutes! BTW!!! This pertains to all cell phone company's, not just Verizon!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Thanks, LifeNRA, I just registered all 3 of my numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covehnter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! As did I, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Registered the home and cell numbers. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! John, your the man with the plan ...thanks, registered both numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palssonater Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! I got a telemarketer on my cell phone the other night. I couldn't believe it. I was mad, but stayed polite and told never to call me again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! thanks for the impute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Thanks for the heads up. I have registered my number. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Thanks for the info I had forgotten that was gonna take place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Gott'er done!!!! Thanks for the heads up man!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Registered our home phone back when the do not call list came out, just registered our cell now. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christsavedme Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! Thanks man..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! [ QUOTE ] from what ive heard the telamarketers want you to register on the do not call list as they can get your cell number from that list easier than what people think and even though they arent supposed to call they will and do,, the best thing to do is not do anything from all the sources ive read and your number wont be added even if this plan does go into effect [/ QUOTE ] This is not true! The do not call list is the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT! Then again so is the FCC. But Since I registered my home phone I havent gotten ONE phone call from any telemarketer! Now they want to go after cell phones because they are losing money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMSD5 Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! thanks got r done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Re: WARNING CELL PHONE USERS!!! When I get a call on my cell that I don't know who it is from, I don't answer it, if it's important they'll leave a message. If they leave a message I wait until after 9 pm when my free minutes come in, or I turn my phone off and call from a landline and check my voice mail that way. Either way, I don't use any of my minutes on telemarketers, what one has to be careful of is some companies are resorting to sending text messages to your phone if your carrier supports that option, that, you really have no control over as far as getting charged for it. Thats when I'll really fly off the handle, if they start doing that to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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