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Apr 17, 2014 | 7:50 am

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Originally Posted by Mary2e

I was getting these as well about a year ago to an unused email account. I originally thought it was legitimate, as there was a place for me to unsubscribe, however, I wonder if it wasn't a phishing expedition trying to get a parent to sign up with some personal information. After a few months it stopped.

I don't think that's the case with the ones I've received. Most come from major companies (Disney and the like) and don't seem to be asking the parent to do anything.

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