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[Allan]

Anyone know of this company? I got an email for a survey and am hesitant to provide information to anyone that sends a blast out without any company information.

here is most of the email:
We are conducting a survey, and your response would be appreciated.

This survey is about tools that you use when searching for promotional products. All survey respondents will be entered into a drawing to win $500. This survey will take less than 4 minutes to complete.

All responses are strictly confidential.
Here is a link to the survey:
<deleted but has an identifier number in the link>

Thanks for your participation,
SMS Research Services

[Mike Betts]

A quick Google search shows only one company with this name and they are based out of South Africa.

From Linkedin:

Glen Thompson’s Summary

Combining my experience in research and IT, I provide services to companies wishing to use technology-aided research to access market and consumer intelligence.
Glen Thompson’s Specialties:

Innovations in use of technology for market research - web, online chat, SMS (text messaging).

Glen Thompson’s Experience

• Managing Director
  
  SMS Research Services
  
  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
  November 2005 — Present (1 year 7 months)
  Management of company. Management of mobile channel for market research.

[twistededge]

I got that e-mail too and I didn't want to provide info because of the yahoo e-mail address.

I feel sure that it was an iPromoteu 'scam' to get more contact info for their nefarious purposes. ;)

Kidding! Of course! (maybe?)

[jacquez]

I recieved it several times to all of my email address.
Allan - DO NOT ANSWER IT!!!!
Don't give away information.

Listen to your "elders"

[jacquez]

I recieved it several times to all of my email address.
Allan - DO NOT ANSWER IT!!!!
Don't give away information.

Listen to your "elders"

[jacquez]

I was so determined to get that post through I did it twice. As you all know I am elderly.

[jimknecht]

Jacque, & you must REALLY want us to listern to you. Heck, I'll listen to anything you've got to say... and you don't have to say it twice.:D

[groovelady]

I got it too and deleted it as soon as I saw it and then came to DT and saw that others got the email and are doing the same. :)

[royster13]

Actually Pete my customer list this year is bigger than ever.....Ever since I stopped seeing people face to face my business has grown much faster than ever before....And virtually every client I have buys magnets....RCS....

[Allan]

Pete,
Are you offering a drawing for $500? I might answer if you are offering a chance in H E double hockey sticks that I will win.

To the Northern Folk:
Down here in Texas we usually spell it H E double toothpicks, but I did not want any of youse guys to have a problem reading the word.

[jimknecht]

royster13 said:

Ever since I stopped seeing people face to face my business has grown much faster than ever before...

Sorry my friend, but the dark side in me just can't let me ignore this comment... so here goes.

After looking at your picture, I can certainly see why your business has increased.:D

[jimknecht]

This must be pick on Royce day.

[Allan]

Pete,
Please have your computer on and be sure to be at it when the survey comes in as I will be typing it with disappearing pixels that are time limited. I have to protect my customers, you understand. $1000 is just too good of a deal to pass up. As you may have read in yesterday's paper, the winning ticket in the Texas Lottery was bought in Euless and since I have driven by that store, I know that I have the winning ticket or at least the State should give me the money because I drove by that store so many times. I feel so lucky! I know that the gov'ment is here to help us. And you have my best interests in mind when I send in the survey. I am sure that my customers will be glad to answer any of your questions, in fact, I have told them that you will be calling on them for their assistance.

[royster13]

Pete magnets are just 77% of my sales YTD.....But what is more important is how much money I take home.....I make enough to keep the Mrs. happy....And since I started being a niche seller my stress level has gone way down because I have a dependable supplier and do not have to deal with the host of mediocres suppliers who I read about here on DT....RCS...