Snopes: False Alarm On Cell Phone Registry
It's been awhile since I've been fooled by an urban legend. Luckily, Holly/UI Argonaut checked in this p.m. and provided a link that debunks this release here. Sorry. (Sound of 40 lashes with wet noodle in background) -- dfo
False Alarm Making The Rounds: 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.
