Maybe it is just a principle, maybe I am on to something.
Well I have purchased through ZZF many times in the past. Suddenly they need my home phone number to make the transaction. Why? They have shipped to the same address and same credit card was used. Why do they need the phone number? I called American Express and got an authorization number from them. Nope, not good enough, they need to verify phone number.
Fast forward to today. Same thing with mwave. Won't process the order without a phone number. I ask why, and of course it is "for my protection." They cancelled my order, then I asked them to cancel my account. No more emails, no more coupons (emails), nothing.
I do trust American Express with my personal information. I have done so since 1992. Never had any problems with them divulging my phone number.
I do not trust ZZF and MWave with my home number. The phone rings and I pick it up. Lately I wonder why I have a phone? OOh yea, DSL only broadband in my area.
I really really believe they sell the numbers. It is a good revenue source.
I don't think they need my home number. What do you think?
Well I have purchased through ZZF many times in the past. Suddenly they need my home phone number to make the transaction. Why? They have shipped to the same address and same credit card was used. Why do they need the phone number? I called American Express and got an authorization number from them. Nope, not good enough, they need to verify phone number.
Fast forward to today. Same thing with mwave. Won't process the order without a phone number. I ask why, and of course it is "for my protection." They cancelled my order, then I asked them to cancel my account. No more emails, no more coupons (emails), nothing.
I do trust American Express with my personal information. I have done so since 1992. Never had any problems with them divulging my phone number.
I do not trust ZZF and MWave with my home number. The phone rings and I pick it up. Lately I wonder why I have a phone? OOh yea, DSL only broadband in my area.
I really really believe they sell the numbers. It is a good revenue source.
I don't think they need my home number. What do you think?