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LJacob77 on 20/09/2011 - 17:23 smsfun.com.au (2041 clicks)
Last edited 20/09/2011 - 23:54 by 1 other user

Mod: Please read the comments below regarding concerns with the company and deal

Free 2 GB USB stick at smsfun.com.au.
For new members that sign up. Australian residents only by the looks of it.
Saw this on Whirlpool.

Edit:After watching some of the posts, I figured I would post my experience….

I opened a support ticket, and got this response:

Thanks for taking the time to open a support ticket.

We will be sending you a private message on SMSFun in 48 hours about your USB Flash drive (to get details on where to send it).

Thanks for your patience and we hope you enjoy all the benefits SMSFun has to offer.

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I don't have a problem with this….it's free….

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  • auMouth on 20/09/2011 - 17:25
    +2

    http://www.smsfun.com.au/privacy.php

    NOT WORTH IT !!!!

    • Jacob77 on 20/09/2011 - 17:30
      +10

      Should I not have posted something with a brand? Sorry

    • wisc on 20/09/2011 - 17:33
      +8

      errrm so what? its still a usb stick

      • imaximax1 on 20/09/2011 - 17:35

        yea i guess most people wouldnt care, i understand that. just a personal thing,(it looks ugly)

        • Shaw on 20/09/2011 - 17:37
          +5

          It's free…

    • issh on 20/09/2011 - 17:36
      +4

      so…?
      i bet that you have a usb in your house with at least a logo on it
      e.g. Sandisk, LG, Sony, etc

      • MattyD on 20/09/2011 - 20:55
        +4

        No I sand them off as soon as I get home, and write "Steeeve" on everything.

        It makes warranty claims awkward but I love that monkey…

        • FirstNameLastName on 20/09/2011 - 21:31
          +1

          so matty, your real name is bob then? =p

        • MattyD on 21/09/2011 - 06:48
          +1

          Ahhh no Stitchy, not that steve the monkey. Watch Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs.

          +1 for adding another Steve the Monkey to my life though :)

  • k on 20/09/2011 - 17:34
    +1

    So, how do you get the usb? I signed up and they didn't ask for an address or anything

    • bbyboy on 20/09/2011 - 17:35
      +17

      they will sms it to you :D

    • tritorius on 20/09/2011 - 17:41
      +1

      "Important! Be sure that your mobile phone is turned on. A text message will be sent to your phone containing an activation code, which you must validate on the next step."

      • hollycow on 20/09/2011 - 18:39
        +1

        wt's next? they still dont ask for an address!!!

  • ifixa on 20/09/2011 - 17:35
    +12

    "9. smsfun.com.au Privacy Policy
    If your SMSFun account is cancelled at any stage; profile data may be on sold or reused by SMSFun."
    "18. Marketing
    Information you enter about yourself may be used by SMSFun and third parties for the purposes of marketing and promotion through email and sms. You can opt-out of 3rd party marketing using the 'My Account' table."

    • YesPleaseThankYou on 20/09/2011 - 18:54
      +1

      Spam for life.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2011 - 21:29
      +1

      Ugh… pack of ****s…
      Thanks for pointing this out

    • UFO on 20/09/2011 - 23:38
      +1

      Dont do it folks… it's not worth the $4 crappy USB stick to potentially lose privacy. Massive neg from me.

    • IVI on 21/09/2011 - 09:15

      Looking over someone's shoulder, I noticed that one turns Off 3rd Party messages here:

      Hover over "My Account" & select "Preferences"

      Say No to lots & lots of things… (as you will)

      …then - at the very bottom - say No to 3rd Party Messages.

      Q.E.D.

  • issh on 20/09/2011 - 17:37
    +2

    I'm not gonna bother with this, seems a bit sketchy(you can tell by the website itself)

  • Aap Ke Papa on 20/09/2011 - 17:41
    +1

    hope they are not subscribing you for premium sms which is $5-$6 per sms every week/fortnight/month..careful!

    • Jacob77 on 20/09/2011 - 17:47
      +1

      Pretty sure that's illegal to do now.
      It's an Aussie site isn't it?

      • Wildesy on 20/09/2011 - 20:47
        -1

        Oh I'm sorry, I thought this was America.

  • calvinmetal on 20/09/2011 - 17:47
    +8

    I'm a user of SMSFUN.com.au and i've used it for over 1 year now. Its just FREE 3 sms per number/day. I've nvr received any spam emails / spam sms. And you WON'T get charged to your mobile phone!!!!! The only way you'll get charge is if you provide them your credit card detail to "purchase sms". I'm already existing member, so i cant sign up again :( no free usb for me :(

    OH, and i DON'T work/associated with them.

    • mocha_latte on 20/09/2011 - 19:08
      +1

      Not true - they can charge to your phone service provider since they have you mobile number. You will see charges on your phone bill, not credit card bill.

      I have been scammed once before.

    • Lenneth on 20/09/2011 - 19:14
      -4

      What are those 3 sms a day if they are not spam.

      If I got 3 sms a day from any corporation, no matter what it contains, I would consider that spam. No corporation needs to sms people that often.

      • pilchard on 20/09/2011 - 19:27
        +4

        You can send 3 free sms a day. You don't receive 3 a day.

      • Jacob77 on 20/09/2011 - 19:46

        You get to send three free sms per day….
        Not spammed 3…..

  • retiredfeline on 20/09/2011 - 17:54
    +1

    Can we combine this with the free Optus credit here: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/53311 ?

    • rifter on 20/09/2011 - 20:35
      +1

      Searched high and low and cannot see a way of reusing the supplied activation code. AFAIK you need to follow either the Optus or USB signup for new SMSfun account process, get your activation code, and enter it in the process you have chosen. I do not see a way of reusing that activation code in the process you did not use.

      Hope someone can prove me wrong. Kept my activation code just in case.

    • INFIDEL on 25/09/2011 - 11:18

      Yes- http://www.smsfun.com.au/switch-how.php?id=mailer69
      You need an active mobile number to port.
      You need to register with SMSFun on that mobile (you can have more than 1 account)

      I am thinking of activating a $2 Vodafone sim I have, register with SMSFun. They will txt the code to confirm my Vodaphone mobile.
      Then port to Optus
      SMSFun say they are told of the port to Optus & then offer me $100 credit or points, gold membership, and maybe win prizes like an iPhone.

      "If you move your number to Optus before September 30; you will receive 1,000 Joobz. As an example, 1,000 Joobz is equal to 3 x $30 Optus prepaid recharge vouchers, or 2 x $50 Optus prepaid vouchers, or even $90 worth of Woolworths or Coles gift cards." I like $90 worth of shopping!

      • INFIDEL on 25/09/2011 - 20:24

        You need to port by 30th for goodies.
        I tried using a new activated $2 Vodafone sim with no credit - but you need to add credit before it will register with SMSFun. Can get $2 Optus SIM & add credit. But need to choose a plan. That means adding $29+ to Optus as well! ($2Days pre-paid plan has $10 option)
        You need to join SMSFun 48hrs before porting!
        They say you will be notified within 7 days of them detecting porting.

  • maybeamacy on 20/09/2011 - 17:55

    Sell away your soul for a USB, muhahahahahahaha.

  • lusicul on 20/09/2011 - 18:01
    +2

    I've received the activation code and entered online, but it didn't ask for my address. I feel so dumb, giving up my mobile number for nothing :(

    • DaaC on 20/09/2011 - 18:06

      Had the same problem………i signed up for the free USB…….don't care it is non-branded one

    • Gmac61 on 20/09/2011 - 18:07

      Yep…… I signed up but still nothing about the freebie….. feeling ripped off.

      • dealhunt on 20/09/2011 - 18:09
        +1

        Good luck with spam lol

  • dealhunt on 20/09/2011 - 18:09
    +1

    This sounds like a scam to me.
    They don't ask your details but they want your phone number which is even worst.

    • spritz on 21/09/2011 - 05:27

      As you would expect on an sms website.
      They ask your number in order to let you send free messages from your own number - much like smspup, yakedi…

  • [Deactivated] on 20/09/2011 - 18:18
    +1

    Have a read of http://www.smsfun.com.au/privacy.php and work out if giving out your personal information is worth a cheap USB key. Seriously, have a look at eBay (eg http://shop.ebay.com.au/i.html?rt=nc&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=2gb+usb+f…) or DX (eg http://www.dealextreme.com/p/designer-usb-2-0-jump-flash-dri…).

    Sorry, OP. I don't consider this a bargain.

    • Jacob77 on 20/09/2011 - 19:52

      All good, I kinda feel smsfun are getting a raw deal here though.

  • TripleM on 20/09/2011 - 19:04
    -1

    I too joined to get the USB - but at no stage to they ask for a mailing address - perhaps they send you the USB via SMS. Agree appears a scam.

  • Mikinoz on 20/09/2011 - 19:05

    This one is better and the gold usb looks awesome,only 1gb though http://www.freegoldusb.com/

    i got mine about 1 week after submitting dont know how many left as there is a limit of 250.

    Edit: they send you a lot of spam, so use a spam email address.they dont call your number though…..

  • shmahoo on 20/09/2011 - 19:06
    +1

    I must be getting old. I can't be bothered signing up for a 2GB memory stick !!

    Does this make me unAustralian, or worse, unOzbargainian?

    • Shaw on 20/09/2011 - 19:56
      +4

      Smarter, judging by the comments ;)

    • ajthanud on 21/09/2011 - 02:08

      the worst - unOzbargainian….
      your still australian hehe :)

  • Matt P on 20/09/2011 - 19:14
    +3

    its easier to get rid of herpes than close a SMS fun account

    • AntMan76 on 20/09/2011 - 20:07
      +14

      Good luck with your herpes then

  • DaaC on 20/09/2011 - 20:09
    +1

    Answer from: General Questions 20/Sep/11 07:52pm
    Hi there,

    Thanks for taking the time to open a support ticket.

    We will be sending you a private message on SMSFun in 48 hours about your USB Flash drive (to get details on where to send it).

    Thanks for your patience and we hope you enjoy all the benefits SMSFun has to offer.

  • sonicentropy on 20/09/2011 - 20:24
    +4

    Avoiding this one like herpies, My privacy is more than a $4 USB drive

  • beccy_babe on 20/09/2011 - 20:33
    -1

    I"m too scared of this, no deal for me thanks!!

    • MattyD on 20/09/2011 - 21:18
      +3

      Well, naturally. Now that everyone's talking about herpes I'm getting a little nervous myself ;)

      • imaximax1 on 20/09/2011 - 21:30

        sucks to be you. once u got it, nothing stops you MwAAHHahahHAhahh

        • MattyD on 20/09/2011 - 21:51
          +2

          you know you said that out loud, right?

        • shmahoo on 20/09/2011 - 21:59

          it's the gift that keeps on giving

        • A Banana4scale on 21/09/2011 - 01:41

          @MattyD - looks like your "monkey" has Herpes SFW

  • jonnois on 21/09/2011 - 04:17
    -1

    pft… sms activation code, no thanks they aint getting my number

  • cornucopia on 21/09/2011 - 07:50
    +6

    Another example of sly abuse of OzBargain. It's happening more frequently, look at the 'unintentional' $0 sales 'opportunities' in recent days. This sort of crap will eventually ruin this site….

  • drdolphin on 21/09/2011 - 08:39
    +2

    Its not free, you get a USB stick in exchange for allowing them to spam you with SMS and then on-sell your number to other spammers. Definitely not a bargain

  • Aap Ke Papa on 21/09/2011 - 18:13
    +2

    No Deal

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