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This is being called a spam on other sites, and it DOES look a lot like the Delicio Chocolates spam that went around a while back.
This is being called a spam on other sites, and it DOES look a lot like the Delicio Chocolates spam that went around a while back.
I checked it out, it does not appear to be, you used "Spam", but I think the correct term would be a scam or phishing, since you are directed to a site to enter info rather than garbage invading you inbox.
BUT! They do have legitimate credentials, and they don't want you to sign up for page after page of garbage like we get with brand-o-rama and junk sites of that ilk. This simply asks for shipping info, and an email addy to have you verify you asked for the free offer. I signed up. If "Guido" shows up to rob me, you will find out about it, since no one would steal my dinosaur hp desktop LOL
Checked their privacy policy: http://www.haydeechocolatier.com/privacy.html
Here is an excerpt:
Bolding of the word "Tyson" is mine. Looks like they just copied Tyson's privacy policy and inserted their name where Tyson's was, but missed one.Use of your Personal Information
Haydee Chocolatier uses the Personal Information you submit to send you free samples. Upon signing up for our free sample, you will be automatically enrolled in our bi-weekly newsletter. Rest assured that this newsletter is fully CAN-SPAM compliant and you may opt out at any point by following the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of every issue.
Be assured Haydee Chocolatier' policy is to maintain the confidentiality of all Personal Information. Tyson does not sell, share, or otherwise distribute to third parties Personal Information. Haydee Chocolatier will not disclose your Personal Information to third parties without your consent. Under special circumstances, Haydee Chocolatier may disclose Personal Information when we believe in good faith it is necessary to prevent a crime or injury to Haydee Chocolatier or other anyone else that could be harmed. Haydee Chocolatier may also disclose Personal Information when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.
Ran a whois for them and their IP address is located in:
IP Location Afghanistan - Afghanistan - Desums
and they just went up 10/13/08.
I think you can look forward to tons of spam from this one.
I haven't really gotten anything unusual yet, and I used an addy I only use for these types of things, just in case LOL, so we'll see what happens. I got one junk mail I can say was associated to them, but I deleted it, and have gotten nothing more... yet
It's amazing how many places don't send junk mail to an email address of "spam_garbage" at whatever isp
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