Spam Spam - What to do?
May 29, 2006
Spam emails – what are they and what to do about them
If you ever used email, you will probably know what spam is..you open your mail and find the line of spam mails in your inbox.
Spam e-mails are sent by fraudulent companies and individuals. These spam e-mails are usually loaded with viruses, spy programs and other unwelcome software’s. Despite new laws, security measures and verdicts, still the numbers of spam e-mails are rising day after day.
Protection of ones inbox or mail box from these spam e-mails is a growing concern for most of us nowadays. There are some simple steps following which an individual can block the flow of spam e-mails in his mailbox.
How to combat spam emails – some simple steps
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- Don’t give your email address out in public on the internet…like chat rooms, websites etc.,
- Have more than 1 email address..For confidential use and one for giving away when you register to websites.
- If you give your email when you make purchases online, look for options to opt out of newsletters etc.,
- Have a spam filter in your mailbox. Most mail boxes come with it.. some have options of blocking certain emails – block them if you get spam.
- Do not respond to spam, you are likely to get more!
- Be very careful about safeguarding your financial information and emails pretending to be from your bank, credit card company, ebay etc., They will look legit and even threatening (like..�verify your account..otherwise it will be closed� etc.,) – the big companies never send emails asking for personal info. So don’t trust any of these emails.
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