For the last few years, some new "social websites" have been encouraging their members to promote the website by sending email and links using the member's own accounts, and giving the members "points" or "credits" to make it seem worthwhile.
The websites do this because they don't get into trouble because they aren't the ones sending the texts or emails. These schemes eventually fizzle out because of boredom, lack of reponse, or hostile response to the unwanted texts and emails, as well as bad press exposing the stupidity of socializing this way.
Received a Texty Message from this strange number to cellphone.
"Wendy Byrd just recommended you check out your photos on Everalbum..." I did not open this text to avoid any viruses or other malware. Since I do not use any social media, warning bells started ringing. so watch out!
For the last few years, some new "social websites" have been encouraging their members to promote the website by sending email and links using the member's own accounts, and giving the members "points" or "credits" to make it seem worthwhile.
The websites do this because they don't get into trouble because they aren't the ones sending the texts or emails. These schemes eventually fizzle out because of boredom, lack of reponse, or hostile response to the unwanted texts and emails, as well as bad press exposing the stupidity of socializing this way.