If you want to see me fly way off the handle, harm a child. The AMBER Alert is a system used to notify the citizenry in the case of a child abduction. Typical information includes the child’s name, physical description, and supporting information (if available) such as a description of the abductor(s), any vehicle used in the abduction, etc.
In the United States, AMBER Alerts can be sent to your mobile phone in the form of a text message free of charge. I am a Verizon Wireless customer, and I stumbled upon this functionality due to curiosity. It’s free and easy to do. Here’s how.
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