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Spam
Spam is the term given to unwanted, unrequested messages sent out in a communication system (usually email). Questions about spam, spammers, and how to stop receiving spam belong here.
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Can opening junk email give you a virus?
Yes, it can. I know I got a virus from opening junk email :(
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How would an message sent from your email get sent to other email address also?
It cannot only if the address was clicked or message was sent as a group. Person receiving the email can see the history of where it was sent though.
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Depends strictly on perspective and/or perception
Any company that does not disclose in their Terms & Conditions what and when you will be charges IS A SCAM. This is why Google Biz is being sued by Google (Google Biz is not affiliated with Google). Read link below for detailed info about the scam and what to do once they have your financial info
What happens to email marked as spam?
When an email is marked as spam, your email provider automatically redirects it to the Spam or Junk folder instead of your main inbox. This helps protect you from phishing, scams, or unwanted messages. Most email systems use filters that detect suspicious content, sender reputation, or keywords linked to spam behavior. Unless you mark it as “Not Spam,” the message stays in that folder and is usually deleted automatically after about 30 days.
How do you use the bowling buddies bot?
you start facebook then start the but wait to push start on the bot. then go into bowlingbuddies and wait for it to be fuly loaded. then press start on the bot the rest is self explaining
What does Anti-SPAM software do?
If you are looking for a general description, then it filters your email for SPAM emails, and either prevents them appearing at all or sorts them into a separate location.
The Mac OS X Mail application is quite good at filtering out junk mail. You can configure it to filter mail according to your own requirements. In Mail's preferences' Junk Mail section tick Perform custom actions, and then click the Advanced... button. You can then specify, for example, certain addresses or if the message contains certain words for it to be treated as junk mail.
Is spam a form of privacy or security risk?
Not most of it. Spam is generally mail that is unwanted or not useful.
However, a significant amount of spam is encoded in HTML that contains links to images on web sites owned by the spammers. The links also contain unique identifiers that allow the spammers to know the e-mail address to which the spam was sent so that, if your mail reader automatically loads the images, the spammers will know that you received and opened the e-mail--thus verifying your address as an active spam target. Many people consider that a violation of their privacy and some mail readers have features to turn off automatic image loading.
Most spam does not represent a direct security risk. However, some spam contains links to web sites that will attempt to download malware to your machine if you click on them. That is more of a Trojan horse/browser problem than simply a spam problem.
Similarly, some spam attempts to trick people into divulging account names and passwords by directing you to a fake web site which simulates a legitimate site. This is generally called "phishing". Once again, it is not the spam itself, but the web site that it links to that is a threat.
In such cases, the spam could be considered an indirectsecurity risk.
How can you tell if your corsa is a 8 valve or a 16 valve?
phone a vauxhall dealer and give them the reg or chassis number or check the log book
How do you know a cheque or how to identify a cheque?
a cheque has a self signature where as a demand draft has a banker's signature and the officials code number on its face..
How do you properly address an email to a new client?
First you start with a formal introduction like in a letter.
So say your clients name is Alicia Chaves (EXAMPLE) and she's a client of your wedding plan business, you would like to formally greet her.
Dear Ms. Chaves,
Hello my name is ________, and I am a planner from Wedding Inc. My boss saw the email you sent her and assigned me to your wedding. I am more then delighted to plan the wedding of your dream. For our first meeting give me a call at (NOT a real number) 1(773)-567-8910 and we can disscuss our meeting.
Thank you,
_________ ___________
Wedding planner
That was just an example but for other associations you can use the same kind of greeting and getting straight to the point. And if there is any business kind if there is a gaurentee in your business association then put your gaurentee in there,
showing you are loyal to your clients.
Spambots are automated programs designed to perform repetitive tasks, often on websites, such as posting spam messages or scraping content. They typically use scripts or bots that can mimic human behavior to bypass security measures like CAPTCHAs. By leveraging techniques such as web crawling and form submission, they can target forums, social media, and comment sections to promote products or collect data. Their effectiveness often relies on exploiting vulnerabilities in website security or user input systems.
The percentage of emails that are considered spam varies, but it is estimated that around 50-70% of all emails sent globally are spam. This includes unsolicited advertisements, phishing attempts, and other types of unwanted messages. The exact figure can fluctuate based on various factors such as region and the effectiveness of spam filters.
How do you confirm or expose email hoaxes?
It's probably safest to assume EVERYTHING is a hoax, unless it comes to you from someone you trust and know not to be gullible who personally assures you by name that they've checked it out and it appears to be real.
Snopes is a pretty good site for this sort of thing. The operators of the site are not at all gullible, and they check out things people forward to them... it's a good bet yours will already be there.
There are some common features of hoaxes: anything claiming you won a contest you don't specifically remember entering is a scam, anything claiming you can win something or help some sick child just by forwarding the email is a hoax, anything asking for some trivial donation like soda can pop-tops is almost certainly either a hoax or a distortion, and if not it's probably referring to some specific promotional event that happened several years ago. Things about missing kids tend, unfortunately, to be true, though generally hopelessly out of date: if it's real and current, you'll be seeing it on posters at businesses and on the news, not just in email.
Anyhow, go to the Snopes site and look at the ones there; just doing that, and reading the descriptions of the ones that are definitely known to be hoaxes (and the ones that are loosely based on reality), will arm you a lot better for quick triage into "definitely phony" or "might possibly be real" of future email you get personally.
One caveat... while there's very little on the site that's actually obscene (and probably nothing in the section I specifically linked to), some of the sections have to do with topics that might not be safe for work, and rather more may not be appropriate for young children. It should be pretty obvious which ones these are; they're usually pretty clearly labelled.
Search engine spamming refers to a large number of people repeatedly searching the same thing. In this way, if someone were begin their search similar to the topic being spammed, it might come up as a suggested search topic.
Is the 30daychallenge .com a scam?
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the website 30daychallenge.com has been associated with various online challenges and self-improvement programs. However, whether it is a "scam" can depend on individual experiences and the specific program being offered. It's important to research reviews, testimonials, and the credibility of the content before participating. Always exercise caution with online challenges and ensure they align with your goals and values.
How valid is snopes information?
Snopes is generally considered a reliable resource for fact-checking and debunking misinformation, particularly related to urban legends, viral claims, and popular myths. Its team employs thorough research methods and cites credible sources to support their findings. However, like any source, it's important to cross-reference information and consider context, as no fact-checking site can guarantee 100% accuracy in every instance. Overall, Snopes has built a reputation for credibility in the realm of online information verification.
I am not sure if this is what you are referring to but I have heard about people who will stand in car parks and come up to you with a bottle of 'perfume' and ask if you would like to try it. When you say yes they actually give you a whiff of chloroform which knocks you out for a bit and they steal your wallet or bag etc.
Fortunately, this one is still in the hoax stage as no actual incidents have been reported to authorities.
