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Do Not Call – Mobile Phones Going Public Hoax – Hoax-Slayer

Outline
Circulating email warns that mobile phone numbers in Australia are “going public” next month and claims that consumers will be charged for calls made to them by telemarketing companies.




Brief Analysis
False – Note however that while the claims in the email about the release of mobile phone numbers are untrue, the “Do Not Call” register itself is real and perfectly legitimate. Read the detailed analysis below for more information.

Example

Subject: RE: MOBILE PHONES – Do Not Call Register!

This is legit

YOUR CHOICE………..

This is for Australian phone numbers!

REMEMBER: Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public next month.

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

YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

Below is a link where you can enter your phone numbers online to put an end to telemarketing calls

https://www.donotcall.gov.au/



Original Source : https://www.hoax-slayer.com/do-not-call-register.shtml