I just got an e-mail from United at an e-mail address I haven’t used for at least 5 years telling me they’re going to start sending me their spams. I don’t know where they got the e-mail address, though I guess I may have given it to them many, many years ago, but I do know I have never actually subscribed to their bulletins with that or any other address. Note that they’re not asking for permission to start spamming, but just announcing they’ve found this address and they’ll start doing it. What’s specially infurating about it is that they don’t let you unsubscribe easily. The unsubscribe link takes you to a page where you have to enter your milage plus number to do anything. But who knows what milage plus number I had a decade ago when I may have given them that address?
In any case, I was able to get out of the spam list by calling them at 1-800-589-5582 – but that meant I had to find the number and then spend time talking to someone.
As I see it, their spamming practices are yet another reason to avoid United.


Text of the e-mail:
Dear Margarita Lacabe,
United recently sent an e-mail regarding the identification of a new or corrected e-mail address for you. Shortly, you will begin to receive United e-mail communications at this new or corrected address based upon your current e-mail preferences.
We are excited to once again communicate with you via e-mail. As a valued e-mail registrant, you’ll be one of the first to hear about more ways to earn miles towards award travel, from miles earned on United flights to special bonus mile offers for hotel stays, car rentals, or cruises! Check out the current Special Deals.
Plus, in 2006 United is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Mileage Plus. You’re invited to join in the fun. To thank you for your loyalty, you’ll find special anniversary offers at united.com.
Your miles towards award travel and special offers are waiting!
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