Is it a crime to falsely subscribe someone to a magazine?  Should they be punished?
608009
I think it would be a form of fraud by her on the business involved (she is ordering things without the intent of paying for them); and perhaps identity theft as well, and forgery of your husband's signature.  So criminal charges could be filed, if you think you can provide evidence that she did it.
319071
Yes, advertisers do it and I call it lying. Politicians often do it too.  Religious people do it,  but they don't know any better.  Understatement is closer to the truth.
757558
If you have a complaint about the information in the magazine, you can contact the editor.\n\nIf you have a complaint about the ads in the magazine, you can contact the publisher.\n\nIf you have a complaint about the magazine as a whole, the only real thing you can do is contact the advertisers and ask them not to advertise.\n\nThere is no overall organization that oversees magazines.  Most U.S. publications are members of ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) but all they do is insure that magazines are delivered to the people who have subscribed.
66036
Stealing is stealing. Just get your own subscription.
472596
Hrm...you just gave me a great idea.\n\nI wonder how many scatophiles out there would pay on e-bay for MY poopie panties!\n\nOn second thought, here's an interesting news tidbit:\n\nWednesday, July 10 2002, 14:09\n\nANDERSON, South Carolina - Mail workers in South Carolina discovered a "special" package which lead investigators to an internet business of selling soiled panties.\n\nChristine Vetter pleaded guilty yesterday to federal charges of selling her dirty underwear over the internet to make extra money. South Carolina U.S. Attorney Strom Thumond Jr. released a statement saying Vetter ran an internet business selling the items.\n\nVetter made approximately US $9,000 from November 2000 to March 2002 selling and mailing soiled underwear and other used feminine hygiene and used sex-related goods on the web site while studying at Clemson University.\n\nShe faces a $250,000 fine or 5 years in jail on charges of "mailing indecent and filthy substances."\n\nUS Postal agents decided to investigate further when they found a letter addressed to Vetter which stated that it contained child pornography. Upon opening the letter, no child pornography material was found. According to the contents of the letter, it appears to be a customer of the web site who was not satisfied with what he received from her.\n\nThe web site is not up anymore. (Zone81.com)\n-----\n\nAlso, as a separate issue, if YOU'RE the one who's planning to mail the poop to your prospective clients' enemies, then you're also guilty of another federal offense for harrassing somebody through the mail.
67217
It probably would not be valid. Also, it is consider fraud. He or she should go to jail for it. You must report it and let the police find out if it is true or not.
1108047
Let's put it this way; How much is it worth to him to Not have his name appear in the paper? The local papers' silence can usually be bought, if need be, but it Is a matter of public record so he's pretty much on his own there & besides, if it's not a significant matter, the paper shouldn't be even considering it newsworthy unless you're in West Podunk somewhere. Besides, anyone who would judge him by/for it shouldn't be considered a friend or worth his (or yours, for that matter) time of day, unless it's a peculiarly heinous crime!
379907
You got on a list.  Playboy frequently purchases lists of people that meet their demographic requirements.  Only their marketing department knows the demographic for the list they wanted, and you're on it.   It doesn't mean anything, except that their marketing department feels that, based on your demographic information, you are more likely to subscribe.
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No....what a question. The "mail" isn't mail until it's in the mail box. Further, if the person doesn't do what was requested of him, it's not illegal....he's just a flaky friend.\n\nNow, if he took it and never mailed it, it could be considered theft (class of crime depending on value of the contents) but what proof do you have?\n\nLesson learned for your boyfriend, if you want something done right...do it yourself...
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You buy them. And then you spam the poor people. Then you'd be in violation of CAN-SPAM Act.\n\nThe best way is to create a website, and wait for people to sign up and actually volunteer to want to be on your list. Go further and make it double opt-in. Then keep a list when they subscribed so if they forget and complain, you can show them the subscription they signed up along with their IP address.
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Why would you penalize subscribers for reporting abuse?  You  believe  abusers should have the right and priviledge to abuse?   Are you an abuser and don't want to get "reported" ? Are your friends abusers also? Are you worried if they get in trouble that you won't have anyone to help you abuse?  Whatever could  you  find to do on a Saturday night without all your abuser buddies sitting around abusing and snickering like little grade-schoolers?  Hey - here's a thought GROW UP!!!!
284687
Bad move subscribing to those things....\nSometimes the only way is to change phone numbers.\nOr if they're coming via email block the address
918624
No.\n\nYou would be violating both the rights of the content creators (the people who make the shows) and the licensors of the content (the station).
221777
If the crime they committed warranted a reward I would wonder about the friends I picked.  Personally I would report them even if there wasnt a reward.  It is the right thing to do!
684446
This happens a lot in America too, and I suspect in most countries. The advertisers want to appeal to our sense of patriotism or make us feel an identity with their product. It's not illegal, but it sometimes does feel immoral.
932008
Hey Bad...absolutely...bet they wouldnt be as ready to hit that report button if they were identity known,lol...its a pile of BS and Y! would do better if they actually policed the reporters too...\n\nYou find out who your real mates are in times of Revolution and the like....;0)
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No\n\nU will ruin any credibility u may have.  This is done more often than one would suspect