Ok so i joined this website that you join for free to take 1 survey a day for free. First i think the website starts with tinyurl or something like that, but anyway, you have to be 18 or older to take any of the surveys, so I put in my mom's email address and birthdate. Throughout the survey I was asked if I want to recieve info from some website thingie, but I did not notice that i could press a skip button instead of a submit button. I don't know if I will be charged to get that info so if you know please tell me, otherwise I'M DEAD!!!!! Also, give me the name of that website cause I forgot the name. I really appreciate it if you answer!
2007-06-13 15:12:19 · 6 answers · asked by . 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
If you weren't asked for a bank account (checking, credit card, etc) the odds are you won't be charged but you really need to read things and if you are not of legal age, pass on the offer. Your parents trust you with the computer to do the right thing. You may have escaped death this time but you've got to be more responsible... I mean, come on... signing up for things and not even knowing the web address??? Those survey sites are known for scams. Don't be a victim and don't involve your parents in them either.
2007-06-13 15:19:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Giving out someone's birthdate sets them up for identity fraud.
This is a form of betrayal. It is very private information. An identity thief can do other damage by getting a hold of your mother's personal information. Hopefully nothing was stored when you hit the "submit" button. If you are going to play around at least use the name "Jane Doe" or "John Doe" in the surveys. The computer is not a toy!
Quote below is from this link:
https://www.econsumer.equifax.ca/ca/main?forward=/view/common/template.jsp&body=/view/education/credit_ed.jsp&show=id_theft_llaanngg.jsp
Identity theft occurs when an individual steals another person's identity and impersonates that individual. By using basic personal information like name, address and social insurance number, identity thieves open credit card accounts, lease or buy cars, rent apartments or even engage in criminal activity using the stolen name.
2007-06-14 00:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Electonic Authorization and Signature Act" does not apply to minor masquerading as adults. Even if you did, foolishly, provide financial information and pretend to be your mother, she can repudiate any charges and there is nothing the web-sites can do about it.
2007-06-13 22:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by Steve C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you didn't put in a credit card number or bank account number, they can't just charge you. If you did, and used an account number that belongs to your mom, then you're right, you're in trouble (not dead, just in big trouble).
2007-06-13 22:32:05 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its just like pch.com they asked the same thing just look in your email and unsubscribe from on the website not the email.
2007-06-14 17:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be kidding. Stop using the computer to buy things..you are certainly not old enough.
2007-06-13 22:28:53 · answer #6 · answered by mrgo27 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋