advantage to giving your real address to the store card
On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:48:07 GMT, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:
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>"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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>> On Sat 19 Apr 2008 09:28:11a, Ms P told us...
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>>> They sent me a dry cat food sample today. It's close to the same kind I
>>> give her to keep the hairballs at bay.
>>>
>>> Ms P
>>
>> I use my real address for all my store cards, as well as my internet
>> address.
>> Phone number is optional, and I don't give it. It's definitely had its
>> benefits from time to time.
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>I can assure you they keep those records. I know, I helped them do it. Now
>what they will do with that info I do not know but they most definitely keep
>a history of everything you buy and when and where too. It's hugely
>valuable information for advertisers who would pay a lot of money for it.
>
>I keep all my cards anonymous. You simply do not have to fill out the form
>to get the card. Just tell them you won't but you want the card anyway.
>They have to provide it.
>
>I've seen first hand the info they keep on people and it is pretty scary
>what they know about you.
>
>Paul
>
yes. god forbid they know i buy store-brand toilet paper.
your pal,
blake
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