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Subject: 'Free' Check in the Mail (was: MCI Pays to Switch)
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Date: 9 Feb 91 14:07:05 GMT
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In article <16678@accuvax.nwu.edu> GUYDOSRM@splava.cc.plattsburgh.edu
(Ray Guydosh) writes:

> I received a mail promotion for MCI Primetime accompanied by a gift --
> a Twenty Dollar check in my name.

> From the promotional literature: "Don't forget to endorse your check
> before depositing or cashing it.  With your signature, you authorize
> MCI to notify your local telephone company to switch your primary long
> distance service to MCI PrimeTime (SM)."

A few months ago the Republican party sent a similar thing out - only
this time they would deduct a 'contribution' of $25 per month or so -
the idea was that the first month was 'free' ... it's a slimy idea no
matter what.


reb

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