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AIBU?

'My inbox has gone crazy!' 'Super busy answering all your messages!' Bollocks.

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IThoughtItWasAFart · 05/02/2016 13:16

Bollocks that you have had more than 2 people message you.

And bollocks that you have had another member join you and they're keeping it secret. And bollocks you're so busy.

Because #lifestyletribe/ #Juiceplus

#BOLLOCKS

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Keeptrudging · 11/02/2016 14:22

Yes, if she has access to the school database it contains lots of confidential information. Contact details, medical information, sometimes additional info such as outside agencies who are involved. Taken to the extreme, this woman could do a search for children with medical issues and target those parents. If she's prepared to breach confidentiality to try to get sales, she clearly has no boundaries so goodness knows what other information she may be sharing with others willy nilly!

MyNameWasElizaDay · 10/02/2016 23:40

babymamama please bring it to the attention of the school, they need to know so they can tighten up their security around data protection. Whoever is the information commissioner at the school needs to know about this because they can get a hefty fine if its discovered.

throwingpebbles · 10/02/2016 17:48

Totally agree with oset i know you don't want to get her in trouble but there could be far worse repercussions for the school staff and governors if you don't get this nipped in the bud now

OSETmum · 10/02/2016 16:41

Babymamama I'n a TA in a school and I can tell you that she's not only crossed the line there, she's so far past it she can't even see it! First of all, parents' mobile numbers are stored in the office computer so, unless she's seen it written on a form that you've sent back, she must have been snooping to be able to get your number. Second, it would be inappropriate to have random parents from school at her house for a 'party', it's a massive conflict of interest. Third, even if she did manage to come across your number without underhand methods, it's in no way appropriate for her to contact you using it for any (none official) reason.

Wow, she must be absolutely desperate/ brainwashed to even consider doing that. You really must report it.

Dragonglass · 09/02/2016 22:19

I have various sellers on my facebook. Most are quite lowkey but the worst is JP bot. She is claiming to have earned over £100k last year and says that her kids never get ill. Her ds was coughing his lungs up a few weeks ago!

throwingpebbles · 09/02/2016 21:32

record you need to like our spoof/satirical MLM then

HandsomeGroomGiveHerRoom · 09/02/2016 21:07

Angie is bloody brilliant!

cozietoesie · 09/02/2016 20:19

Babymamamama

If you let this one go, it will become embedded in their practice and they'll move on to something worse. These organisations only care about their bottom line - not you or other real people.

trinitybleu · 09/02/2016 20:16

Re the Younique video with Angie (watch me) she's a character created by the presenter. Her real name is Maria - the videos are v funny and creative.

RaspberryOverload · 09/02/2016 20:16

Babymamamama
It's a tricky one. I agree in principle that it's not on. But iuckily it hasn't caused me any real distress. So I certainly wouldn't want any heads to roll for it.

You do need to report this. As said by a previous poster, this is a breach of the Data Protection Act, and while it may not have caused distress to you, you don't know if she's used the details of other parents, who may have been distressed about this.

You need to contact the head about this.

Recordmirror · 09/02/2016 20:11

I have 2 forever living, 4 Younique sellers someone who sells wax melting candle things, a load of shopping/voucher code people and at least 5 thrive sellers.
They all seem to have the same ways of selling their chosen product and its the same type of people who do them. I always feel really sad for them (not sad enough to buy anything mind you).

TitClash · 09/02/2016 19:50

Babymamamama

Thats a breach of the Data Protection Act. Please, tell the school. Its not about live and let live or not getting people into trouble.
She shouldnt be doing that.

Witchend · 09/02/2016 19:43

Or maybe "I didn't think my message saying I wasn't interested had sent so I'm afraid I sent it 12 times"

Witchend · 09/02/2016 19:38

Maybe next time reply to her. "sorry, that's probably me. I've got a virus that's sending random rubbish to people" ot something.

Babymamamama · 09/02/2016 19:26

It's a tricky one. I agree in principle that it's not on. But iuckily it hasn't caused me any real distress. So I certainly wouldn't want any heads to roll for it. Right I've also got this other woman I met years ago at a mother and baby group who keeps messaging me about this juice plus stuff. I'm just ignoring and hoping she also gets the message. I remember back in the 80s people used to have jewellery or make up parties selling tacky dynasty style stuff. My mum used to get targeted then. This must be the nowadays equivalent: aloe Vera and vitamins.

HandsomeGroomGiveHerRoom · 09/02/2016 19:09

Legally I think she'd lose her job, misusing personal data like that. Totally agree that the head should be informed - I suspect they'd also be in for a bollocking for not ensuring staff had adequate data protection training (which would be party woman's only defence). I'd rather the head got the heads up first.

Keeptrudging · 09/02/2016 17:03

Babymama I would still let school know. That's outrageous (and in breach of confidentiality) to use school information like this. The HT would most definitely want to know. She may not be contacting you now, but she could be targeting other people.

throwingpebbles · 09/02/2016 15:07

handsome I think how they operate, at best, sits on the very fringes of legality. And let's not even talk about ethics!

GarlicBake · 09/02/2016 14:48

Fuzzy, I didn't realise the last line had fallen off my reply and it looks like I was being snippy! "Just google Paycation. The results page will tell you all you need to know".

'My inbox has gone crazy!' 'Super busy answering all your messages!' Bollocks.

HandsomeGroomGiveHerRoom · 09/02/2016 14:29

My God, I knew FL was a scam, but had no idea just how bad they are. How on earth is what they do legal?

Babymamamama · 09/02/2016 13:42

Thanks throwing. Glad to know your view. I wasn't sure if I was over reacting but it did make me feel uncomfortable. I think I will leave it as it's died down but if she tries to message me again about any "health product parties"I may let the school know. Thinking about it in a wider context possibly some people who get sucked into selling this stuff are a bit naive? Hopefully she's seen the light by now and ditched that project anyway.

throwingpebbles · 09/02/2016 10:20

baby I think the school would be furious to find she was contacting you like that. I think you should definitely alert them

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throwingpebbles · 09/02/2016 10:19

If you want to know more about Bots (people who have been sucked in to selling for Forever Living, Yoooooonique, Juice Plus etc) then come find our thread in the money matters topic

Or ...
our spoof MLM page

Or

our Bot Watch pages

GarlicBake · 09/02/2016 02:09

Fuzzy - Just google Paycation.

Destinysdaughter · 09/02/2016 01:34

Wot's a 'bot'?!

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