Spam
What to do about spam
Explanation :: Detection :: Solution :: Prevention
The tide of spam hitting the Internet causes probems as it (amongst other things) drains bandwith, causes legitimate (and sometimes important) e-mail to be overlooked or deleted as spam. It also can expose children to pornographic images as spam is sent indiscriminately.
- Do not respond to a spam e-mail to complain.
- Send a copy of the spam e-mail to the spam e-mail sender's ISP. The e-mail address for this is usually abuse@theirisp.com or postmaster@theirisp.com but if you are not sure, visit their ISP's Web site and search for the information - it will be there.
- Send a copy of the spam e-mail you received to your ISP's abuse desk. The e-mail address for this is usually abuse@yourisp.com or postmaster@yourisp.com but if you are not sure, visit your ISP's Web site and search for the information - it will be there.
- Include full e-mail headers when you file a spam report. Find out how to read e-mail headers here.
If the spam is x-rated and being sent to your child, report it at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tipline >>
In the US
The Federal Trade Commission accepts copies of unwanted or deceptive messages at: spam@uce.gov. If an unsubscribe request is not being honored (ignored or inoperative) you can fill out the FTC's online complaint form. The FTC stores spam complaints in a database and actively pursue law enforcement actions against people who send spam.
For all other countries try making a country specific search on Google for: "report spam "
For example: http://www.google.com.au/ will let you search pages just from Australia. We will add more information for other countries as we compile it. If you can help with information, please contact us.
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