I Keep Getting Spammed! What Should I Do?
There are a number of things you can do. First, contact your ISP provider and alert them of the problem. They will likely tell you to forward the junk email(s) to them, wherein they can investigate the origin and proceed in having the spammer's ISP account cancelled. If the spammer's ISP refuses to take action, there are organizations that not only provide filtering software and blocking systems to download, but will also aid you in your fight to track and shut down the spammer. Since the internet is growing at such an explosive rate, and spammers are becoming more professional in their work (and moving faster than the laws set up to deter them), it is difficult to apprehend every spammer that invades your account. However, if the spam involves pornographic material or clearly demonstrates fraudulent practices, you and your family have rights under the antispam law, and are encouraged to proceed accordingly. To find out more about filtering software or antispam organizations, visit www.junkbusters.com, or www.spambusters.com. To report a fraudulent spam, forward the email to uce@ftc.gov for the Federal Trade Commission to add to their database.
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What Is Spam, And What Is The Anti-Spam Law?
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How Do Consumers And Families Benefit From This New Law?
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Isnt Spam Just A Modern Form Of Telemarketing, Or Receiving Junk Mail In The Mailbox?
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What About Spam Filtering, Or Just Using The "opt-Out" Link To Unsubscribe To Spam?
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