Kevin K Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 I'm curious if others have experienced a minor "wave" of emails lately advertising various services from local Mexican-run firms. Since we don't hand out our email address often it took awhile for me to realize these are coming from people using the LCS directory. I just hope LCS isn't facilitating this by selling or otherwise offering lists of member's emails to local businesses. Meanwhile, something to consider deleting from the directory when one renews one's membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Yes. When I renew I will delete my e mail address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley's Ghost Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 How do you know the source? I ask as this has come up several times in the past and Howard has stated (in this forum, as I recall) that LCS does not provide email addresses to others. Further, we have not been subject to this kind of spam and our addressvhas always been in the directory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobyjug Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 It would not require a brain surgeon to employ a high school kid to copy the directory (this assumes that you do not have access to a disc copy)..I am surprised it not available from the Tianguis guy on Wednesday in Ajijic!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaChula Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 How do you know the source? I ask as this has come up several times in the past and Howard has stated (in this forum, as I recall) that LCS does not provide email addresses to others. Further, we have not been subject to this kind of spam and our addressvhas always been in the directory. I have received a couple of spams from local businesses, but not very many. I don't think LCS sells the lists, the businesses probably get access to "the book" and do it on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 All it takes is for one member to lend his/her directory to someone who wishes to harvest the addresses.' That is why we are members who are no longer listed in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrunner Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 LCS directories frequently turn up in the thrift shops. Just saw one in the shop across from 7-11 last week. It's not difficult to gain all that information at all, and it is full of good marketing information. Names, addresses, phone, emails. . . Mexican Trailrunner - Things That Make You Go Hmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Took my e-mail address out 2 years ago and am still getting spam so yes there are still old directories out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw7815 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I'm curious if others have experienced a minor "wave" of emails lately advertising various services from local Mexican-run firms. Since we don't hand out our email address often it took awhile for me to realize these are coming from people using the LCS directory. I just hope LCS isn't facilitating this by selling or otherwise offering lists of member's emails to local businesses. Meanwhile, something to consider deleting from the directory when one renews one's membership. LCS does not sell their e-mail names. It is being done by hand from the directory. As Tobyjug said anyone can do it and it is being done. Some members are not listing their e-mail which you can do- however you will not be getting legitimate notices from LCS then. I am also getting a few spam e-mails- I just delete. maw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 It is true that LCS does not send the legit emails to those not listed in the directory. Why? I can't imagine that it would be hard to have new members or renewing members check a box saying they do not want their email/phone number listed but DO WANT TO RECEIVE the LCS newsletter. This is a real DUH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 It is true that LCS does not send the legit emails to those not listed in the directory. Why? I can't imagine that it would be hard to have new members or renewing members check a box saying they do not want their email/phone number listed but DO WANT TO RECEIVE the LCS newsletter. This is a real DUH. Not listed in the directory by choice; but get the newsletter emails regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringal Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Not listed in the directory by choice; but get the newsletter emails regularly. Lucky you......we don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkgourmet Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 If someone in the LCS is interested in some methods / software that can manage their mailing lists in the way suggested above, shoot me a PM. I have several websites with membership lists and can give you some suggestions for solutions. Some of these are free software systems and some would cost the LCS money (the highest price being $20 usd per month). All are online systems, easy to implement and largely self maintaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marieluise Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 My email address is not included in the current directory. I was listed in the previous one. Still, just recently, I received a SPAM that I suspect used the previous directory. Perhaps because there are more listings (members) in the former one? I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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