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| Wednesday, April 12, 2006 |
| privacy |
Just received a call from some tuition co-ordinator asking if i am keen on taking more students, he was very friendly, so even when i told him curtly that i am not interested (concentrating on this HK drama serial = do not like being disturbed), he still remain cheery and tried to convince me otherwise.
After the show, I thought about it and realised that there are so many unknown people out there that may know my number, especially in this IT age where Internet is both a boom and a bane. For example, I may submit my details to take part in some competition but my info may be circulated beyond the intended parties (such as selling them to telemarketers). Its the same for tuition agency as I do not know exactly how many people actually accessed my data.
Where's my PRIVACY!!!!
Things can get worse, especially if people spread malicious infomation about u and spread your personal data. I personally exprienced it and it sucked.
Many years ago, think when I was 20, I received a call about 2am that made me jumped from the bed. It goes something like this..
caller: are u esther?
me: yah, who are u?? (really sleepy)
caller: oh u do not know who i am, but i've heard all about u
me: huh? who are u?! what about me?
caller: well.. dont shy.. so how much do u charge?
me: charge? what? HEY... who are u?
caller: I read all about u..they said that u r really good, good figure and all. Long hair, big eyes too. You r a student at SMU, think its stated that u r 20...
me: WHAT! well... sorry but i really dont know u. I dont think my figure is good or hair long enough, so can u tell me who are u, if not i am putting the phone down. (i thought was some stupid friend of mine joking with me)
caller: dont like that... just say your price.
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me: i think u have gotten the wrong person, stop wasting my time!! arrgh!!! (put phone down)
I was thinking that it was a prank call but was feeling unease that he actually knows my name and other details, like where i am studying... shortly after i resumed conversation 2 with the same guy, although i cannot remember was it me who called to question him or he called to apolegize.
caller: err.. sorry... but i guess u r really not selling right?
me: of cos lah! how did u get my number?
caller: ohh... then i think i better tell u that it was from this online forum, (says name but i cannot remember what.. some sun, phoenix or pacific thingy). It was apparently stated that u are very pretty, really good. soo....
me: WHAT!!!! How come? me? what the hell.... (really angry now)
caller: then i think its a mistake right? errr.. sorry but i do not know what's happening too.
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Caller: Really sorry that i've disturbed u but u be careful k.
me: ok. bye
After that call, I couldnt sleep for the longest of time. I was really glad that the caller ain some psycho and he was actually really nice at the end as he tried to console me. I received a similar call the next day but this time i just told the guy flatly that its all a mistake and untrue and cut it off b4 he could say anything more.
I asked one of my guy friend what's the forum about and he told me that there is really such a forum and usually people post things about sex and all.. so someone must really hate me to do such a thing. I was appalled and really upset. Who is so evil to do such a thing, dont they know of retribution!!!
I tried to find the forum online but couldnt, so i gave up.
I've gotten so many questions..
why
how
who
when
I didnt managed to get answers although there was a suspect
but thankfully its quite an isolated case and no more weirdos calling me asking for special services.
Once again.. where's my privacy!
There are other occurances where i received unknown calls but from telemarketers.
I am more careful about disclosing my info.
Guess that I am not the only victim of malicious acts.
ohh... in case u r wondering, SG does not have Privacy Act |
posted by thesillypurpledog @ 12:55 PM  |
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Oh My god!! esther u r being sexually HARASS verbally! Gosh... hahaha... better be careful yah! But... except for the long hair part... its true tt u have nice figure!! At least better asset than me!! Hahaha... who is that guy? Darn...
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Oh My god!! esther u r being sexually HARASS verbally! Gosh... hahaha... better be careful yah! But... except for the long hair part... its true tt u have nice figure!! At least better asset than me!! Hahaha... who is that guy? Darn...