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markE

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#200359 10-Mar-2009 11:59

nate:
freitasm:
From: +61447100250

Interesting how it's out of Australia, the couple of SMS spam messages I've received have been out of the UK.

That would be beacuse centrally billed messages in New Zealand cost a fortune.

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#200360 10-Mar-2009 12:03

I have entered a SMS Spam complaint as pointed out...

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#200362 10-Mar-2009 12:04

Can someone forward this to 7726 - http://complaints.antispam.govt.nz/SMSComplaint.aspx

You have been directed to this page because you forwarded a TXT message to 7726 (SPAM). If you have not yet forwarded us the spam TXT message you must do so before you can complete this page.

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#200363 10-Mar-2009 12:08

PaulBrislen:

Web Developers Assn hires spammer

The Web Developers Association of New Zealand (WDANZ) is off to a shaky start after CEO Dennis Smith revealed he has employed notorious US spammer Brendan Battles to help sell the service.

Linkfix: http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/143421AF584EC7F3CC2571A300770FAF
Dennis Smith said "Battles is trying to put his past behind him".
How's that going for you, Brendan? I wonder how the marketing contract for WDANZ worked out for Dennis too?

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#200364 10-Mar-2009 12:10

Strangeness... the links worked when I tested them.

I'll blame Computerworld.

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#200386 10-Mar-2009 13:06

No email back from them, We know what to do :-D

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#200388 10-Mar-2009 13:12

I have already contacted the DIA regarding this and they are aware of it.

Pass any complaints via the normal manner ( http://www.antispam.govt.nz )

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#200405 10-Mar-2009 14:00

http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/61447100250

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#200409 10-Mar-2009 14:11

Ha ha, spammer spamming Geeks. bit like " I think I will squeeze that Police Dogs nuts" Stupid stupid.

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#200436 10-Mar-2009 16:35

markE: That would be beacuse centrally billed messages in New Zealand cost a fortune.

Not necessarily now that the NZ$ has tanked against the US$.

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#200442 10-Mar-2009 17:44

heh had a text from same company, also few from UK based to check some girl sites huh.

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#200502 10-Mar-2009 23:16

Lol.....

"I have been here in New Zealand for a few years now, have spent most of my time adjusting to my
new surroundings, meeting new people and building a new career. I like new things, am not affraid to
take risks and seek adventures."

Risks..... You bet.

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#200541 11-Mar-2009 09:29

Here's my story for Computerworld about the SMS spam run.

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#200543 11-Mar-2009 09:35

juha: Here's my story for Computerworld about the SMS spam run.

Nice :)

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