ePerk spam

Started by Broadback, Jan 05, 2008, 15:01:47

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Broadback

I am inundated by adverts (at least the odd ones I have looked at are) from ePerks.  I have trained my SeaMonkey junk programme to mark them at junk, however they are still a nuisance.  I've been to their web site, thinking I could opt out (silly me :grn:), however you need a code to enter the site.  Has anyone any ideas if and if so how, I can stop this rubbish?
Nothing is perfect, not even my ignorance!

Rik

Does the header give you any clues as to who to contact? If you can find the hosting, then you can always email abuse@...
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Simon

Once a spammer has got hold of your email address, it's very hard to stop them.  The best advice I can give is never to respond, as this only confirms that the email address is active, and you'll probably get even more.  You could always have a look at the header to see if that gives any clues as to the sender's ISP, and possibly report them.

Edit: As Rik said.  :)
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Rik

Like minds. ;)

It may even be an offence under the Personal and electronic regulations 2003. A phone call to the Information Commissioner's Office might get some help.

If it's coming to an idnet.com address, of course, it can be filtered.
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