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Reigning in shadow databases

Robert Weiner

The following story, posted with permission, was sent to the FUNDSVCS list in response to a question about how to reign in schools and departments at a university that keep their own shadow databases of contacts. We track those who do not wish to be contacted either by mail, phone, email or not at all. We do phone and email appends.

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Lame spams of the day: everyone wants to send me money

Robert Weiner

CONTACT with amount, duration, tel. IF YES, CONTACT US NOW. if yes contact us. The messages were short and sweet: loan offer available apply now for more info. Loan at 3% Interest. Do you need loan? LOAN OFFER @ 2% APPLY NOW FOR MORE INFO. DO YOU NEED ALOAN TO PAY UP YOUR BILL OR TO START A BUSINESS? Do you need a loan?

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Year-end donation processing

Robert Weiner

When in doubt, contact an attorney who specializes in nonprofit law or contact the IRS for a ruling. ). As the calendar year draws to an end, charities (and ideally, donors) are focused on year-end donations and tax deductions. Here are a few scenarios for U.S. charities to keep in mind. Note: I am not a lawyer.

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Lame spam of the day: Same Day Transfer sent successfully

Robert Weiner

Plain text, no logo, and the From address is obviously not from the Federal Reserve (plus, why would the Federal Reserve Bank be contacting me about anything?). If there is a problem with executing your request we will contact you both by email and on the Manage menu item. This article says the links deliver malware. Amount: $5,137.05.

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Discussion of Donor Data Retention

Robert Weiner

We''ve since tried to contact the alum and explain why he hadn''t heard from us in 30 years, but, no surprise, he''s been somewhat difficult to engage. deceased; does not want to be contacted; do not email; etc.). You should not remove records, especially if there is any record of contact or giving in them, even if it is really old.

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Lame spam of the day: FBI and Nigeria still want to send me money

Robert Weiner

contact the agent in-charge ( Mr. Henry Ben) via e-mail. below to find appropriate contact information: CONTACT AGENT NAME: Mr. Henry Ben. In order to proceed with this transaction, you will be required to. Kindly look. E-MAIL : imfoffce5@yahoo.com.tr. PHONE NUMBER: +22999511139. details on how to send the required $76.00

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Lame spam of the day: HELLO

Robert Weiner

Text: BUSINESS FOR YOU, CONTACT ME THROUGH MY PRIVATE EMAIL: sydneywalter58@yahoo.com. No graphics, all caps, the From address doesn't match the "write me at" address. Does it get any lamer? Sender: Tesfaye, Fanuel (f.tesfaye@unesco.org). Subject: HELLO.

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