They appear to be looking for unsophisticated computer users who don't understand the security threats involved.
Out of curiosity, I visited their website and went to the "Join SHC" link at the bottom of the page. I was using Mac OSX and Firefox 2.0. I got the following message:
"In general we support Netscape, IE and AOL. To view the browsers and operating systems we currently support click here.
Download one of the following browsers and come back to be a Shoppers' Hotline Wired member!"
They have links to get IE and Netscape. And only windows systems are supported.
I'm not trying to be flamebait, but many of the older folks I know that have computers use them straight out of the box, with minimal attention to security other than maybe the free Norton antivirus subscription that comes pre-loaded. These folks have probably long been Sears retail customers at brick and mortar stores. They likely trust the brand and so get their personal information stolen in return.
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They appear to be looking for unsophisticated computer users who don't understand the security threats involved. Out of curiosity, I visited their website and went to the "Join SHC" link at the bottom of the page. I was using Mac OSX and Firefox 2.0. I got the following message: "In general we support Netscape, IE and AOL. To view the browsers and operating systems we currently support click here. Download one of the following browsers and come back to be a Shoppers' Hotline Wired member!" They have links to get IE and Netscape. And only windows systems are supported. I'm not trying to be flamebait, but many of the older folks I know that have computers use them straight out of the box, with minimal attention to security other than maybe the free Norton antivirus subscription that comes pre-loaded. These folks have probably long been Sears retail customers at brick and mortar stores. They likely trust the brand and so get their personal information stolen in return.