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Dodgy websites like Lost Cousins

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Phoenix

Phoenix Report 12 Oct 2005 19:57

I really ought to know better. Whenever you join a site that asks for a return email address to send a password to, for goodness sake, don't use your regular email address. Not only did they ignore the request not to be sent unsolicited mail, but they are bouncing back my emails. Be warned.

jw100

jw100 Report 12 Oct 2005 20:02

I haven't had any problems with Lost Cousins at all. It's proved very useful - finding me 2 contacts. They answer my emails promptly as well. Their newsletter is also very interesting. I think you're being a bit harsh. Jane

Jeanette

Jeanette Report 12 Oct 2005 20:03

i have not had any unsolicited emails from them. Jeanette

Unknown

Unknown Report 12 Oct 2005 21:42

I can only say that I haven't found it dodgy and I would be wary of calling a legitimate website 'dodgy' on an open messageboard. nell

Jo Jo

Jo Jo Report 12 Oct 2005 22:01

I have had no problems or any e-mails from them since joining, only the newsletter. JoJo

JG70

JG70 Report 12 Oct 2005 22:03

No probs for me

Lucky

Lucky Report 12 Oct 2005 22:14

I've never had any problems with them, only the newsletter.

Horatia

Horatia Report 13 Oct 2005 01:02

I like Lost Cousins and quite enjoy reading their monthly newsletter. Definitely wouldn't describe them as 'dodgy'. If you don't supply your e-mail address, how are you ever going to contact anyone who matches with you on there?

Anne

Anne Report 13 Oct 2005 01:12

No problems for me either. I think its a really good idea and has been more successful recently with coverage in Fam Hist mags and journals. Anne