Well that's why I suggest that you don't give real personal info.
Jerry Notaro wrote:
> "Brenda J. Walker" wrote:
>
> > I suggest that if you find a service that you like that you give them real
> > demographic info (year of birth, sex, geography, etc.) even if you give them
> > dummy personal info (email address and name). Companies use the info to support
> > their claims with potential investors and advertisers and the demographics are
> > actually of value and they don't compromise your privacy in the big scheme of
> > things. Parting with some real demo info is a small price to pay for a free
> > service that you like, particularly if you want to see it continue to exist.
>
> And they sell that information all the time. You and I both know that. If I were a
> single, young, female living alone I would be careful about giving my name, the
> year I was born, etc. I NEVER give out that kind of information, yet somehow around
> my 50th birthday I started getting letters about funerals. Very scary what is
> already know about all of us out there. They can certainly obtain demographic info
> without asking my name. Once that link is made solicitations begins. Again, just a
> caution.
>
> Jerry
