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hexola Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:30 AM
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Company turns child molestation into $$$
Just got a telemarketing call from...

"The United States Protection and Care Society"

they were hocking something called "Zip Code Alert"...

For $19.99 they will send you a list of convicted child molesters in your zip code.

Sorry, I find this disgusting. They are profiting from child molestation. They rely on child molestation to make money. How f--ing sick is that...

Why not just sell child porn?...either way you are profiting at another persons expense...

Shit like this gives capitalism a bad name...
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Tyler Durden Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:32 AM
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1. Stupid, too.
The 'net still has the list of sex offenders, state by state, and it's free.
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JHB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:33 AM
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3. They count on people who don't know that n/t
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:32 AM
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2. Not only that but you can get the information for free on the Internet...
...here in my state, anyway.
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hexola Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:40 AM
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9. That makes it all the more heinous...
Free info - of this nature - sold for profit...

Clearly they are enriching themselves at someones else's expense...
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Laura_B_manslaughter Donating Member (101 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:34 AM
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4. I'd rather get a list of convicted drunk drivers
They're a bigger threat to me and my kids.
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The empressof all Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:34 AM
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5. You can get this info free on line.
WA state requires sex offenders to register and this info is available on line. Each offender is listed by name, address, and level of offense. Sorry I don't have time to provide a link but I reviewed the site last year.

I'm sure most states make this info public. It is a good thing to check when you are buying a home or have children.


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murielm99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:35 AM
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6. How much information did you get on these creeps?
Turn them in to the Better Business Bureau, or let someone know in your local chamber of commerce.

Call law enforcement in your town. Find out if they are legit.

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hexola Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:37 AM
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8. ZipCodeAlert.com
That was the site they were mentioning...under the umbrella of:

"The United States Protection and Care Society"
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4morewars Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:35 AM
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7. Wow
Which side of the political spectrum do you think these pricks are on?
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Demonaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:49 AM
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10. I got that call too, wtf
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CarolynEC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:50 AM
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11. Well, the Boston Archdiocese...
... has to recoup its losses somehow, doesn't it?
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Fridays Child Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 10:56 AM
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12. Wanna give 'em a piece of your mind? Here's their contact info...
Customer service:
[email protected]

General contact:
[email protected]

Press contact:
[email protected]

Mailing Address:
USPACS
700 South Flower ST #1100
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Phone:
800-654-0356

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lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 12:53 PM
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13. Just for info...........
here's a link to the State of Florida sexual predator registry.

Link: http://www3.fdle.state.fl.us/sexual_predators/search.asp?
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elehhhhna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-13-04 12:56 PM
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14. our neighbor the cop says it's the guys who plead out
and aren't registered that you also need to watch out for--and they're not listed. The list is good but...there are still alotta freaks out there, folks.
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