[kictanet] Abuse of Personal information

Tue Aug 26 11:28:51 EAT 2008

Brian,

I think to me the abuse comes in due to the fact that the victim gave
out personal information innocently not knowing what the recipient was
planning to use it for. Later he was called and told that he had won a
holiday which was actually a lie as it was pegged on him joining and
paying a membership fee. I think it also feel bad when you are invited
to take up a ticket which you have won only for people to use your three
hours trying to market a product to you, they would as well come out
clean and indicate what they want outrightly other than wasting your
time. Besides, if I can take my example the time they approached me my
financial position then, would not have afforded me such and if I new
that they were calling me for that I wouldn't even had gone.

Well, I may be wrong but that's my feeling.  

Regards,

James Kagwe

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From: Brian Munyao Longwe [mailto:brian at caret.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:44 AM
To: James Kagwe
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Abuse of Personal information

Hi James,

I have been invited for this same session in much the same way the lady
describes in her story. Due to a hectic schedule I didn't make it for
the evening presentation, despite being scheduled (and confirming) 3
times in a row.

While I cannot vouch for or against this particular group as I have not
yet "tasted" their system/process etc, I will say that I went through an
identical experience about 4-5 years ago with "Africa Vacation Club" -
and my wife and I actually opted to purchase one of the options which
was an off-peak week at their resort  (my subsequent experience showed
that it's a concept called timeshare).

To cut a long story short, we paid for our membership category, have
maintained our membership by paying the required annual maintenance fee
and have enjoyed a wonderful week holiday at their Kilifi resort with
the kids (I have 3). We have also since received our full RCI membership
pack, including card and catalogue of other venues around the world
where we can "exchange" our local week.

But, having said that I do know, and am aware that some con artists have
used this gimmick in the past to con innocent Kenyans out of hard-earned
money, there are a couple of sites on the 'net that attest to that.

What I'm curious about is how the experience you detailed/shared amounts
to abuse of personal information? Especially since the said forms were
filled voluntarily, which could be assumed to be an "opt in" decision
milestone.

Please elaborate?

Regards,

Brian

On Aug 26, 2008, at 9:51 AM, James Kagwe wrote:

All,

I came across the following story
http://www.wananchiforums.com/showthread.php?p=2370#post2370
<http://www.wananchiforums.com/showthread.php?p=2370#post2370>  and felt
I could share it with all of us. Talk about giving out personal
information to the wrong people. I was a victim about 4 years ago and I
cannot belief that these guys have been going on with this all this
time. I have a feeling that this is some abuse of personal information
and some policy issues need to be sort out somewhere regarding personal
information and how it can / should be used.

Best Regards,

James Kagwe

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