posted on March 16, 2005 08:14:22 PM
I gave them a FAKE name when I signed up with them. I was leary of their services but I was desperate 2 months ago....(from what I had read right here) Now I see they care LESS what name you give them ,that Credit card number is ALL they care about.....For the last month I have been getting those junk emails,,,viagra, real estate on and on ALL addressed to my FAKE name.....I kept thinking who is this they are addressing,it was just something I made up,,then today AOL called me,,,,,,she said is,,,,,,,,,there? she wanted of course me to come back,,,,,,it WAS a Small NIGHTMARE to get off of them....I did.....but,,,,she said that FAKE name,it hit me like a bullet! AOL sold my info!!!!!!!!!!!! Spammers!!!!!!!!!
edit,,,,and NOW that I really think about it,,,,once they no longer get your MONEY then they release your info as you are NO longer their cutomer...Nice Slaaaaaaaap in the Face!
Good Luck!
[ edited by jackswebb on Mar 16, 2005 08:20 PM ]
posted on March 16, 2005 08:59:58 PM
You do know that you can opt out of this right?. Just go to marketing preferences. Most people are in a rush when they sign up and ignore the additional steps you can take to customize your account and eliminate those types of things.
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
posted on March 16, 2005 10:12:51 PM
Well, in that case you are screwed. Haven't you learned yet to come to me for consultation before making these types of decisions.
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If it's really "common" sense, why do so few people actually have it?
posted on March 16, 2005 11:23:01 PM
AOL isn't the only one who will sell your info. Many ISP's do the same thing. So does your insurance company, your telephone company, and your bank. You have to specifically opt out. The next time you get a bill or renewal from one of the above, don't be so quick to throw out all the garbage they stuff in the envelope. Take the time to read the fine print. Also, go onto their web sites and read their privacy policies. You'll be shocked at the implied permission you gave to some of them when you first signed up with them.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
posted on March 17, 2005 01:01:57 AM
It's illegal for companies in this country to send unsolicited emails unless you "opt-in" (unlike the US, where it's opt-out; and then ignored). Tell your politician you want what little privacy you have, and to give consumer protection laws some teeth.
