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Thu, 9 Jan 2003 11:17:40 -0500
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Re: [idm] This might be of interest...
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quoted 6 lines On Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:27:50 -0500>On Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:27:50 -0500 > "pixilated" <pixilated@alum.dartmouth.org> wrote: >>This looks like a scam. Is this for real? Why do they need all that >>personal information? > >Because it's a settlement for a class action lawsuit?
Yeah, and they do need a bit of info if they're not investigating the claimants. For instance, some people on the list may remember the Schwanz salmonella ice cream debacle in '94. I actually got salmonella from their ice cream, and as thus, was able to be a claimant. Of course, I was under 18 at the time, so me mum had to do it, but she had to give them her personal info to make sure she didn't try to get more than our "fair share" out of it. Ended up with 80 bucks for our trouble, too :) Now, if you needed to show receipts or other stuff, they obviously wouldn't need as much personal info, since you're giving them another piece of ID for you. derek -- eggytoast.com -------------- commerce soon: eggtastic.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org