whack-a-do whack-a-do

On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 3:51 AM, James Fraser <
[email protected]> wrote:

>
> Hello,
>
> --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Mac Book <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > i wouldnt sell anyone here a used mac or apple of mine, just dont like
> >the fact the lemswap requires us to post our ssi numbers, full names, and
> >where we live.
>
> LEM Swap requires that you post your full name, city, state and zip, not
> your home address.  Though opinions may vary, I'm not convinced this is an
> entirely unreasonable requirement if you're planning on taking money from
> people. ¬ _¬
>
> If divulging that kind of information to a third party is a concern, I'm
> guessing you don't sell on eBay, either, seeing as how eBay requires more
> (much more) information than that from sellers.
>
> I'm not sure if you were just being sarcastic or what when you said that
> posting your social security number is a requirement for LEM Swap, but as
> others have pointed out, that's not the case.
>
> >hmmm sounds like id thieft waiting to happen.
>
> I'm not about to claim to be the sharpest knife in the drawer, and you may
> know something I don't, but that's a new one on me.  I can see someone being
> able to steal your ID with your home address, yes.  But with your name, city
> and zip?  I don't know about that one.
>
> >since signing up for these groups ive gotten nothing but porn spam
>
> This, also, is a new one on me.  No offense, but I strongly suspect that
> something other than your subscribing to this group triggered the onrush of
> naughty spam into your inbox.
>
>
> Best,
>
> James Fraser
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