[ale] OT: Do Not Call list

[Raylynn Knight]

On Thu, 2006-05-25 at 00:53 -0400, Jim Popovitch wrote:
> Oppps.  This was fwd'ed to me from a trusted friend.  I haven't had too 
> much time lately to pay attention to TV or news.  After some Googling I 
> now suspect this "8 day" thing might be a scam.  The number is valid so 
> feel free to register anyway.
> 
> -Jim P.
> 
> Jim Popovitch wrote:
> > A REMINDER....8 days from today, all cell phone numbers are being 
> > released to telemarketing companies 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:
> > 
Uh, what kind of plan charges for calls you don't answer?  I don't
answer my phone (cell or home) unless I recognize the calling number or
caller id.  I don't open junk mail either.

> > 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.