Re: [OT but important] Re: Claim your Free 4-In-1 Super Pen, it's been paid for by...
From: devans@u...
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:02:34 -0500
Subject: Re: [OT but important] Re: Claim your Free 4-In-1 Super Pen, it's been paid for by...
It's become quite common for such spam to have hacked headings. Look, if
you can find it, for a 'ReplyTo:' address. Usually this is some free
mail
service, like Hotmail. If you contact their abuse group, you can usually
get the id closed down. Both the SPAM/UCE and the forged headers are
generally spelled out as no-no's in the terms of service.
Doesn't stop the spam, but makes it more expensive and
labor-intensive(same
thing), as the closed mail id means a short time the 'shop' is open and
receiving replies. And, it's a fun hobby. I do it all the time.
Occasionally, I can get BOTH a mail id and a web site quashed. ;->=
I admit to being impressed you've been on lists this long and JUST had
the
experience!