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| Thread ID: 64814 | 2005-12-29 07:05:00 | Weird Spam | Winston001 (3612) | PC World Chat |
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| 416488 | 2005-12-31 02:44:00 | Misty's post reminds me of a query I've been asking myself recently - so now I'll ask you knowledgeables. I've also been getting more spam recently than when Xtra first brought in its filter (Yes, Winston, had your mystery one too) and I forward them to spamreport. My query - We're told to just delete spam without opening it. (i.e don't give them the satisfaction of adding to their tally of successful hits?) But forwarding does open the email. So is that still preferable to (supposedly) help keep Xtra's list of nasties updated - even though the spammers seem to be getting around it more successfully now? Or is there way to forward it without opening that I don't know about? |
Laura (43) | ||
| 416489 | 2005-12-31 03:14:00 | We're told to just delete spam without opening it.Doesn't really make much difference. | ninja (1671) | ||
| 416490 | 2005-12-31 03:22:00 | There's one i get about once a month that has just 4 lines of odd peotry. At first i thought it was someone being smart, then it came again, and again.... Either someone is testing the addy to see if it bounces, or someone is very very bored. |
personthingy (1670) | ||
| 416491 | 2005-12-31 04:01:00 | Hi Win... I suppose you realised that you were getting a free intro to Robert Ludlum's Bourne Ultimatum..... Oh, a storm. We prefer a TD, sir. Mr. St. Jacques left a telephone number in Plymouth. Whats your name? interrupted Alex suddenly. The clerk replied Pritchard and Conklin continued: Im going to ask you a very delicate question, Mr. Pritchard. Its important that you have the right answer, but if its the wrong one you must do as I tell you. Mr. St. Jacques will confirm everything I say when I reach him; however, I cant waste time now. Do you understand me? What is your question? asked the clerk with dignity. Im not a child, mon. Im sorry, I didnt mean to- The question, Mr. Conklin. Youre in a hurry. | Scouse (83) | ||
| 416492 | 2005-12-31 04:11:00 | Sounds alot like the rammblings of a certain poster who thrives on annoying people and being hard done by...... | personthingy (1670) | ||
| 416493 | 2005-12-31 04:55:00 | Misty's post reminds me of a query I've been asking myself recently - so now I'll ask you knowledgeables. My query - We're told to just delete spam without opening it. (i.e don't give them the satisfaction of adding to their tally of successful hits?) But forwarding does open the email. Or is there way to forward it without opening that I don't know about? Hi Laura Yes, I had that problem initially ---- but there is an option to forward as attachment which does not open the mail. Works a treat ! Misty :) |
Misty (368) | ||
| 416494 | 2006-01-01 02:44:00 | I guess those random stories inserted into the email are to make it seem more legit to the spam checker so they have a higher chance of getting through. ISP's should collect a list of spammer's addresses and then spam them back with lots of viruses that will erase the spammer's harddrive and bios chip. :D |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 416495 | 2006-01-01 03:15:00 | ISP's should collect a list of spammer's addresses and then spam them back with lots of viruses that will erase the spammer's harddrive and bios chip. :DDear God, seek help. | ninja (1671) | ||
| 416496 | 2006-01-01 03:19:00 | I guess those random stories inserted into the email are to make it seem more legit to the spam checker so they have a higher chance of getting through.Yes, but then they fail to attempt to sell anything, so what's the point for the spammer? :confused: |
personthingy (1670) | ||
| 416497 | 2006-01-01 06:52:00 | The 'normal' spam message is still there, though... | Agent_24 (57) | ||
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