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I'm pretty sure many other companies sell this information as well. I'm pretty sure Comcast sells it as I share an account with someone but it uses my phone for
by dumbfoundded 6y ago
I'm pretty sure many other companies sell this information as well. I'm pretty sure Comcast sells it as I share an account with someone but it uses my phone for verification & support. I received a spammy text with their name. It's the only account we share.
- entropea 6y agoFacebook has also been caught doing this (as mentioned in OP article as well). https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/27/yes-facebook-is-using-your-2fa-phone-number-to-target-you-with-ads/ https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/27/yes-facebook-is-using-your...
- dumbfoundded 6y agoAre they selling it though? Or giving 3rd parties in access in any way. To me it reads like they're using it internally for ad targeting / notifications. Comcast is just giving it to the highest bidder.
- stingraycharles 6y agoWhy do they keep doing this type of stuff? It’s obviously not allowed, so why risk it? Is there so much money to be made?
- dumbfoundded 6y agoNo one gets promoted for making the same amount of money.