Got a text 9:08AM on Sunday morning telling me that I have been selected to test and keep a new Ipad3, it gave me a link to the site to claim, or press 2 to opt out. I texted back because I was so pissed off, that they are to never text me again and that I am reporting to Do Not Call, because they do cover unwanted spam texts. (I had emailed DNC a year or so ago about spam texts and their response was that they do cover them. Get the name, number, etc just like with the calls and report away). Additionally, is it just me or does it seem that there has been a resurgence in telemarketing calls and/or texts?
I got the same text this morning at 7:59 am pst. In order to get this "free" Ipad, the disclaimer says, "You are subscribing to receive prerecorded messages only from WCA with offers from its affiliated merchants and only at the specific number(s) you have provided to us. Your consent will be effective regardless of whether the number you have provided: (a) is a home, business, or cell phone line; and/or (b) is or will be registered on any state or federal Do-Not-Call (DNC) list, and shall remain in effect until you revoke your consent and cancel your subscription."
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