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Unsolicited Commercial E-mails

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We live in a "wired " world thanks to communication devices and as cell phones become less expensive more and more people will be seen with them.  At some point you may find yourself on the receiving end of unsolicited commercial e-mail (spam).  Some third party companies set up "legitimate" businesses send out spam text messages and attach fees.

 

A boy holding a flag with the word spam on it

Here in our local area, KABC-TV Los Angeles, CA has a series called "What's Bugging You?".  And one of the things bugging viewers is spam text messages.  Watch this video whats bugging you — Pardon the ads.


Because a growing number of children use cell phones it is imperative that you look over the charges on all cell phones and any charges not know, call your carrier.  You may be refunded.

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Barb & Sal Dragotta
Macomb, MI
Macomb County Michigan

Dee...happy to be one of the first to thank you for this posting; I don't leave my cell phone on unless  am on the road.  But i will check to see if any texts have come though--we have ATT & was glad to see that they [among others] are aware of this and making efforts to stop it.
Wonder how many families will have to carefully check their childrens' cells & how many will be found to be under contract for something.
A great word to all parents out there & to all owners.
Have a great weekend.
Just noticed that kitchen with your Meez--looks very much like our remodel, granite back splash and all.. How did you know. LOL 
Barb  

Jun 03, 2011 02:21 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Dee, it is SO annoying, that's for sure.  Good shout out to warn about checking the bill. 

Jun 03, 2011 02:59 PM
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I have a hard enough time deciphering the bill with multiple users on board Dee, but I will always call customer service and ask if an errant charge appears.  Online it seems that they, the cell service providers just don't show what I'm trying to find.  Could this be a ploy in and of itself? 

Jun 03, 2011 03:47 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Dee - Nowadays, so many commercial unwanted emails and texts circulating around. Thank you for the detailed quality blog.

Jun 03, 2011 05:03 PM
Dee Mayers
Covina, CA
San Gabriel Valley, CA

Barb,
You are welcome.  We have to police our cell phones for charges we did not authorized and nip them in the bud.  As for the back splash in your kitchen, I peeked through the window.
=D  Seriously, I choose this avatar because it looks like I'm previewing a home and in the kitchen taking notes.

Juli,
Not only annoying but down right rude to invade our phones and then charge us a fee. I mean really!

Kevin,
Could this be a ploy?  I think so!  The carriers nickel and dime us to death with unheard fees and taxes.

John,
Thank you for your comment.  And yes because there are so many unsolicited commercial e-mails, we have to question anything and everything on our phone bill.

Jun 04, 2011 04:56 PM
Aida Pinto
Independent Real Estate Broker - Los Angeles, CA
Real Estate Broker (562) 884-6196

Hi Dee....I got rid of my text....I don't really like it and don't use it....I wish I didn't need a cell phone period....by the way, I am going to need your help with this firefox....I downloaded but can't how to write a document and then post it to a/r.

Jun 05, 2011 05:33 PM
Dee Mayers
Covina, CA
San Gabriel Valley, CA

Aida,

You got ride of yours and I seem to be using mine more and more. Will be seding you an e-mail.

 

Jun 06, 2011 02:30 PM