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Re: Spam [Internet Bootcamp]

rifchia — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:38:36 -0000

This has always been a problem with many. I have a second account that is used specially for website interaction and this has lower the spam volume that i received in the past.
Rif Chia

Re: Spam [Internet Bootcamp]

Maggy Young — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:52:03 -0000

Heard the phrase " Curiosity killed the cat ? " Problem is most people are just idly curious - and can then get drawn in.

Re: Spam [Internet Bootcamp]

sbspalding — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:31:13 -0000

I rarely ever open unsolicited email these days, especially if the title doesn't make it completely obvious that it is not a scam. Everyone who sends me email for work/business I recognize (more or less), if it is a solicitation that breaks the mold you better have a good subject line.

Re: Spam [Internet Bootcamp]

Maggy Young — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:40:12 -0000

Since writing comment, read your link re. all those who fall for the nasty scams. When getting this stuff, everyone should remember 4 things -
1. If it seems too good to be true, then it is too good to be true.
2. On the web, if it might be a fraud, then it is a fraud.
3. Use a brain cell.
4. If in doubt, discuss with an impartial authority eg. your bank manager.
Even better, the fraud investigation bodies.

Re: Spam [Internet Bootcamp]

Maggy Young — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:41:50 -0000

Spam is here like road traffic accidents. But the other thing you can do is to accept its inevitability & stop hating it & try to love it (a bit).
I have had so many appallingly written letters notifying me that I have either won or could be the recipient of, x millions, that I almost miss them when they don't come. I get disappointed when I'm only about to receive $4 million one week, when last week I was getting $14 million. But it picked up & next week I'd got $10 million. So let's all be wary of fraud & phishing & view spam as entertainment as long as you are (very) careful.