To the vendor that sold my email address: ATTENTION

Hyper16 · 06-19-2016, 07:47 PM

I posted this in another thread but I don't think the a$$hole vendor will see it so I made this thread.

I'd really like to find out which vendor sold my email address. I ordered 3 items from different vendors that advertise on this forum and all of a sudden I'm getting spammed by all kinds of douche bag websites. I do not need slutty girls or male enhancements !!!!!

I hope I find out which one sold my address. I work in IT and will do my best (within the law) to make their life a living hell.

You breached my trust by selling my email address. You know who you are and I have friends that are helping me find out who you are. Pray that I do not find you.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 06-19-2016, 07:57 PM

If you work in IT you should know to not use your "official email" during eBusiness.

motorhead · 06-19-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

If you work in IT you should know to not use your "official email" during eBusiness.

That what I was thinking.

Hyper16 · 06-19-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

If you work in IT you should know to not use your "official email" during eBusiness.

Wasn't 'official' but still one that I didn't expect to be compromized by a vendor that posts a privacy policy. I can deactivate the address and be done with it but that is a PITA since legit vendors send me updates, offers that I want to see, etc.

Hyper16 · 06-19-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

That what I was thinking.

So do y'all have disposable email addresses or just live with the spam.

Doesn't matter if you use your "official" email or a bs gmail account. The spam is going to come if a vendor violates their posted privacy policy and sells your address.

You still need the account if you have legit business going on. I can dispose of email accounts at will, but if I have business still in the works it becomes an issue.

The Idiocracy · 06-19-2016, 08:29 PM

Im no lawyer, but they are likely within the law. You have no reasonable expectation of privacy in situations like this. Companies do it (or don't do it in this case) as a courtesy. I hate it too, and if you can figure it out, post it up so the rest of us don't get burned.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-19-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

So do y'all have disposable email addresses or just live with the spam.

Doesn't matter if you use your "official" email or a bs gmail account. The spam is going to come if a vendor violates their posted privacy policy and sells your address.

You still need the account if you have legit business going on. I can dispose of email accounts at will, but if I have business still in the works it becomes an issue.

...I think most people have disposable email addresses.

motorhead · 06-19-2016, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hyper16

So do y'all have disposable email addresses or just live with the spam.

Doesn't matter if you use your "official" email or a bs gmail account. The spam is going to come if a vendor violates their posted privacy policy and sells your address.

You still need the account if you have legit business going on. I can dispose of email accounts at will, but if I have business still in the works it becomes an issue.

I get you, and it does suck when any address gets spammed out. That's why I only use my Business address strickely for business. Good luck in your fight.

Heavymetal454 · 06-19-2016, 08:41 PM

Never buy anything from camarosluts.com Always thought that sounded fishy. But maybe I'm just paranoid.

thescout6 · 06-19-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Idiocracy

Im no lawyer, but they are likely within the law. You have no reasonable expectation of privacy in situations like this. Companies do it (or don't do it in this case) as a courtesy. I hate it too, and if you can figure it out, post it up so the rest of us don't get burned.

I am a lawyer, and you are conceptually right. But if they promise to not sell your email in their privacy policy, they are liable. If you are from California, you have a cause of action under the privacy rights of California Constitution (rarely ever gets litigated), and if they sell any European person's email, who resides in the EEZ, they would also be liable.

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Hyper16 · 06-19-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

...I think most people have disposable email addresses.

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorhead

I get you, and it does suck when any address gets spammed out. That's why I only use my Business address strickely for business. Good luck in your fight.

To be clear...........It was not my official or business email. It was an account I use for online purchases. However, I use it for a lot of online purchases so if it starts getting spammed while I have products to be delivered it becomes a nuisance. I expect that when a vendor has a policy that states they will not share your email, that they will NOT share your email. Whether they sell it or give it away. I have made my point and I hope the offending vendor reads this. As I said........YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Now let's put this to rest.

Thanks to thescout6 for the input.

RenegadeXR · 06-19-2016, 09:16 PM

I don't get the number of people who are acting as if the OP should know better. I have a burner email address, but when buying merchandise, you shouldn't have to use it if you expect the company to be reputable and want to get email updates on their catalogue. Tbh, when I think "burner" email address, I think adult websites. Those you expect to need to be careful with. Lol.

Evil-Bee-NH · 06-20-2016, 02:55 AM

You sure it was the vendor and not some guy or girl you know, who you may or may not have pissed off or perhaps you got hit by one of those fun address book spam Trojans that hit everyone linked to your e-mail aswell? Not saying it wasn't a vendor the timing is suspect but you said 3 you could name the 3 let them defend themselves or be ruled out by the community you'd be supporting those who are legit and weeding out ones that need to be reviewed by Camaro5/6 which they do.

hrpiii · 06-20-2016, 06:26 AM

you guys make it sound like I shouldn't get IT spam email at my IT job. Are you saying my vendors are selling my email... oh lawdy, what has come of this world.

If you live in the electronic world, you will get spam, no matter what you do, or what you think you are doing....it's coming.

06-19-2016, 07:47 PM	#1
Hyper16 A Heartbeat Away......... Drives: Not As Fast As I Would Like To Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,379	To the vendor that sold my email address: ATTENTION I posted this in another thread but I don't think the a$$hole vendor will see it so I made this thread. I'd really like to find out which vendor sold my email address. I ordered 3 items from different vendors that advertise on this forum and all of a sudden I'm getting spammed by all kinds of douche bag websites. I do not need slutty girls or male enhancements !!!!! I hope I find out which one sold my address. I work in IT and will do my best (within the law) to make their life a living hell. You breached my trust by selling my email address. You know who you are and I have friends that are helping me find out who you are. Pray that I do not find you. __________________ ,,,,,,, 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic 2SS \| A8 \| MRC \| Sunroof \| Nav \| Mishimoto Catch Can \| GM CAI \| Hurst Shifter \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| Body Color Splash Guards \| 1LE Splitter \| GM Dark Tail Lights \| ZL1 Third Brake Light \| Custom Fuel Door, Badges & Bowties \| Oracle Side Markers \| Blacked Out Stuff \| Opti-Coat Pro+ The problem with this world is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be penalties for stupidity, but why don't we just take the warning labels off everything and let the problem solve itself. Last edited by Hyper16; 06-19-2016 at 08:20 PM.

06-19-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	If you work in IT you should know to not use your "official email" during eBusiness.

06-19-2016, 08:29 PM	#6
The Idiocracy Drives: 2016 Black SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 234	Im no lawyer, but they are likely within the law. You have no reasonable expectation of privacy in situations like this. Companies do it (or don't do it in this case) as a courtesy. I hate it too, and if you can figure it out, post it up so the rest of us don't get burned.

06-19-2016, 08:41 PM	#9
Heavymetal454 Account Suspended Drives: '69 RS Pro Street Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 939	Never buy anything from camarosluts.com Always thought that sounded fishy. But maybe I'm just paranoid.

06-19-2016, 09:16 PM	#12
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	I don't get the number of people who are acting as if the OP should know better. I have a burner email address, but when buying merchandise, you shouldn't have to use it if you expect the company to be reputable and want to get email updates on their catalogue. Tbh, when I think "burner" email address, I think adult websites. Those you expect to need to be careful with. Lol.

06-20-2016, 02:55 AM	#13
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	You sure it was the vendor and not some guy or girl you know, who you may or may not have pissed off or perhaps you got hit by one of those fun address book spam Trojans that hit everyone linked to your e-mail aswell? Not saying it wasn't a vendor the timing is suspect but you said 3 you could name the 3 let them defend themselves or be ruled out by the community you'd be supporting those who are legit and weeding out ones that need to be reviewed by Camaro5/6 which they do.

06-20-2016, 06:26 AM	#14
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	you guys make it sound like I shouldn't get IT spam email at my IT job. Are you saying my vendors are selling my email... oh lawdy, what has come of this world. If you live in the electronic world, you will get spam, no matter what you do, or what you think you are doing....it's coming.

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