Is this true re: Do not call list(cell phones)? Pain in the neck!

[Paper Roses]

I was sent this by a family member today. Seems to me I have to call far to often.

Subject: Cell Phone Numbers go Public this month-register for do not call

Yes, you need to do it AGAIN. This email was sent to Federal employees yesterday. It really is very easy though...


REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month.

REMINDER..... all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.

.... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: [phone].
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 .. It takes about 20 seconds.

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

[bpcmxr]

1. Snopes says no:

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

[TheWraith]

2. No, it's not true.

It's based on a misunderstanding of the fact that cell phones are getting directory listings now.