Dear Agnes, It is never a good idea to give this much personal information on the internet. Too many non-lace people may be signed up on Arachne just to fish for private information. We uncovered one recently that had nothing to do with lace. Not long ago, I warned about this. Others agreed. Everything we write is picked up by Google and other search sites. If anyone does a "search", they find all the information. It never goes away. I do not know how the Nigerians got my e-mail. But they did. The activities they undertake are criminal and cannot be prosecuted. The U. S. Postal Service, banks, senior organizations and the government warn to be very careful about what you put out there. Phone calls come in frequently that are scams asking for identity information (date of birth, banking information, etc.) and promising cash lottery prizes that appeal to many people. The elderly are trusting, and become victims. In Maine (a rural state with low population) it has become so bad that TV channels report each scam innovation immediately. Someone once wrote on Arachne that it is illegal to distribute membership lists in some countries, and I think England was mentioned. Let us hope Dora does not become a victim of the many hoaxes out there. (You will notice I have removed her last name from the subject line - and that is what we should do to protect her from now on.) Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
In a message dated 2/2/2013 11:54:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: So many people have contacted me asking for Dora's address and tel number, and I hope nobody objects to me posting here rather than to each person individually: - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
