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SPAM
| What is SPAM? |
It's the junk email in your electronic mailbox. When
you receive unsolicited, bulk, commercial electronic
mail, you have received SPAM. Not only do you now have
to take the time to clean it from your mail box, but
it is taking up precious space on our network servers.
Worse yet, some people use SPAM to commit frauds by
sending thousands of emails to unsuspecting persons.
These frauds are often password and credit card stealers
that direct you to a seemingly authentic web site that
is soliciting your user name, password, and often times
a credit card number along with personal information.
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| How do spammers get my address? |
There are many sources for email marketers to obtain
your email address, such as newsgroups you have posted
messages to. Or an internet business site may ask you
for your e-mail address, which is then shared with others.
If your email address is listed on any web site, no
matter how obscure, chances are it can be obtained by
software designed for that purpose.
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| How can I
prevent SPAM? |
- Never respond to it. Once you do, a spammer knows
they have a legitimate e-mail address.
- If you have one, learn how to use the filtering
mechanism in your e-mail software.
- If you put your e-mail address on your web site,
it will likely be harvested by a spammer. Instead,
create a graphic with your address and if someone
really wants to send you an e-mail, they'll have to
take the time to type it in.
- Finally, use the UNF antispam service, IronPort. To sign up, go here and look for "How can I block spam?" You can also learn more
about the service by following this link: Prevent
Spam.
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