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RW16610 · 17 July 2019, 08:58 AM

Ah, I'm yet to experience anything like this from a Bluetooth beacon at a retail store or how ever else. I'm annoyed by the Google ads already so this wouldn't be fun.

Mr.Rolex1 · 18 July 2019, 02:07 AM

How did they get your email?

ras47 · 18 July 2019, 02:31 AM

Sounds like a scene from Minority Report.

singe89 · 18 July 2019, 03:55 AM

I would bet its your cell phone speaker and it heard you say Cartier, watch, tank, etc. Happens to me all the time with random ADs that have nothing to do with my internet search habits but will come up in random conversation then BOOM an ad.

One of the most random ones was when I was charging my phone in my office and the guy in the office next to me was on the phone with his doc discussion his sleep apnea. Few hours later at the gym Pandora wouldn't stop hitting me with CPAP ads.

returntorolex · 18 July 2019, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

How did they get your email?

Uber got hacked some time ago....got my cc info, home address, mobile#, name and email.

I found out when a $5k charge hit my Amex (just 4 items though lol) from Barneys of NY. Was able to cancel and halt the order before it shipped.

Case61 · 18 July 2019, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Rolex1

How did they get your email?

With the various major hacks of recent years--Chase, Target, Equifax, Ebay, Yahoo, et al. etc. etc. ad nauseam--I doubt there is much about me that isn't floating around out there somewhere.

Plus more specifically here, if it really is as simple as Google Maps told Cartier I stopped by its store window--well, my email is Gmail.

Moggo · 18 July 2019, 09:28 PM

So many companies sell our details it’s not surprising.

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Etschell · 18 July 2019, 09:34 PM

they geo tag your location using your phone then push out to known email addresses that are tagged to the phone number. if your location is on this happens.

why is anyone shocked by this? every end user agreement you sign gives them the ability to do much more.

enjoythemusic · 18 July 2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

they geo tag your location using your phone then push out to known email addresses that are tagged to the phone number. if your location is on this happens.

why is anyone shocked by this? every end user agreement you sign gives them the ability to do much more.

^^^^^ what he said. Pay attention to permissions you allow apps to have.

GoingPlaces · 18 July 2019, 10:30 PM

There are numerous culprits. It comes down to deciding if you want to shut down all location services and microphone seeking apps.

Blansky · 22 July 2019, 02:59 AM

This is kind of disturbing...

https://gizmodo.com/report-nso-group...oud-1836560630

18 July 2019, 02:31 AM	#33
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18 July 2019, 09:34 PM	#38
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	they geo tag your location using your phone then push out to known email addresses that are tagged to the phone number. if your location is on this happens. why is anyone shocked by this? every end user agreement you sign gives them the ability to do much more. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

17 July 2019, 08:58 AM	#31
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	Ah, I'm yet to experience anything like this from a Bluetooth beacon at a retail store or how ever else. I'm annoyed by the Google ads already so this wouldn't be fun.

18 July 2019, 02:07 AM	#32
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	How did they get your email?

18 July 2019, 03:55 AM	#34
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	I would bet its your cell phone speaker and it heard you say Cartier, watch, tank, etc. Happens to me all the time with random ADs that have nothing to do with my internet search habits but will come up in random conversation then BOOM an ad. One of the most random ones was when I was charging my phone in my office and the guy in the office next to me was on the phone with his doc discussion his sleep apnea. Few hours later at the gym Pandora wouldn't stop hitting me with CPAP ads.

18 July 2019, 09:28 PM	#37
Moggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wales Watch: 16610, SD4K, Exp 1 Posts: 1,098	So many companies sell our details it’s not surprising. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2019, 10:30 PM	#40
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	There are numerous culprits. It comes down to deciding if you want to shut down all location services and microphone seeking apps.

22 July 2019, 02:59 AM	#41
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,094	This is kind of disturbing... https://gizmodo.com/report-nso-group...oud-1836560630

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