Where the DA got your number

[Flanders]

I do get DA spam but just got an ANC sms while reading this.

 

[cpu.]

Just got this...

Now, I can understand the DA getting hold of my number somehow since I voted for them before and have been on their site. But how the bloody FSCK did the ANC get mine.

/requests media to make a big deal out this

As I was reading your post my tablet vibrated. Same message.

 

[BlackMamba]

Hate those spam I receive atleast 2 from DA per day annoying

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Also just got the ANC spam. Seems like they waited for the last minute before flooding everyone...

 

[Drifter]

I am still baffled as to the uproar this has caused. Cold calls and spam SMSs happen all year round but suddenly now it is a unacceptable problem when Political parties use it too?

Its unacceptable when the ANC says you will receive 3 ballot forms, and you MUST mark ANC on all 3 for you vote to count.

 

[Praeses]

I know for a fact that the DA either got my number from the RICA database or from CellC themselves. Either way, I'm pretty sure neither of those should've given my details away.

 

[Hamster]

Double standards.

And? I'm a patriot you ...you sympathiser!

 

[sox63]

Dont you guys ever tick "No, i do not want to be contacted by third parties" when signing up for stuff?

I have never received any texts or calls from either party

 

[Flanders]

Dont you guys ever tick "No, i do not want to be contacted by third parties" when signing up for stuff?

I have never received any texts or calls from either party

This is the part I try and avoid in general so, no, I don't think that's the problem.

 

[Praeses]

I never opt in for anything.

Dont you guys ever tick "No, i do not want to be contacted by third parties" when signing up for stuff?

I have never received any texts or calls from either party

 

[ellyally]

Dont you guys ever tick "No, i do not want to be contacted by third parties" when signing up for stuff?

I have never received any texts or calls from either party

Legally, if I recall correctly, you have to check 'yes, I want to be contacted'. Ie, you have to opt in, opt out is by default. Maybe wrong, but I'm sure that was the 'laws/rules' passed several years back

 

[SaiyanZ]

Got spam sms from ANC today. The DA used to call me last year but nothing this year.

 

[Jay_Bee_Kay]

I guess they can get your number if they really want to. RICA / FICA etc.

Was just about to ask:
You guys really thought RICA was introduced to "protect" us?

 

[Solarion]

I don't mind. Not my money they are using to call me. I'm happy to sit there and listen to what you have to say just don't go on for hours.

 

[satanboy]

I am still baffled as to the uproar this has caused. Cold calls and spam SMSs happen all year round but suddenly now it is a unacceptable problem when Political parties use it too?

I have receive ZERO unsolicited calls this year, except for the three from the DA. See the problem with your statement?

 

[Beachless]

I just put the robot on hold and maybe save one other person from a call.

 

[SlowInternet]

I received a few of them from the DA.

 

[Vio]

They kept calling me until I threatened them that I will vote EFF if they phone again.

 

[Solarion]

I remember the days when people didn't have to answer their phones

Should try it sometime.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Fscking Robogodzille just called now and broke my sleep!