Methods to Fight Spam
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Effective Strategies to Combat Spam
Overview
Bizwala is dedicated to combating spam, efficiently blocking many unwanted messages with minimal customer involvement. Our system receives daily updates to enhance spam filtering continuously. While it may be impossible to eliminate all spam, we offer several strategies to effectively manage it.
Understanding Spam
Industry experts estimate that around 60% of all emails are spam. This not only clutters our inboxes but also wastes time and resources that could be better used elsewhere.
Preventing Spam
Spammers use various methods to compile mailing lists, including:
- Targeting common addresses like "webmaster" or "info".
- Harvesting emails from websites using specialized software.
- Generating random email addresses.
Tip: Avoid using a catch-all email address to minimize spam from randomly generated aliases.
What is Spoofing and How to Counter It
Spoofing occurs when spammers use your domain in the "From" address to hide their identity. This can result in bounced emails being returned to you. To mitigate this, use aliases like "devnull" for undelivered messages.
Protecting Your Email Server
Your email server can be blacklisted if spam passes through, even unintentionally. To prevent this:
- Be cautious about forwarding emails.
- Report spam responsibly.
Remember, forwarding to invalid or malicious addresses can lead to service termination as per our Acceptable Use Policy.
Filtering Spam in Your Inbox
- Avoid Clicking Links: Do not interact with links or unsubscribe options in spam emails. This confirms to the sender that your email is active.
- Use Built-in Email Filters: Programs like Outlook have features to manage spam, such as Junk Mail folders and color-coding for easy identification.
For other email clients, check the help files for spam filtering options.
Cost-effective Spam Filtering Solutions
Numerous low-cost programs can help filter spam on your local device. One option is Cloudmark Safety Bar. Research to find the best solution for your needs.
Managing Defined Email Accounts
If a specific email address receives excessive spam, consider changing it. For instance, replace "info@mydomain.com" with a less targeted address like "information@mydomain.com".
Protecting Your Email Address
- Review Privacy Policies: Understand how websites use your personal information before sharing it.
- Use Form Scripts: Instead of "mailto" links on websites, use form mail scripts to prevent address harvesting.
- Be Wary of Public Profiles: Spammers often scrape public profiles for email addresses.
- Careful Product Registration: Check options on product registrations to avoid unsolicited communications.
Mitigating Spam with Proactive Measures
- Do Not Reply: Avoid responding to spam, as it confirms your email's validity to spammers.
- Report Spam: Notify the ISP or mail administrator of spam emails. Use the IP address in email headers to identify the source.
Visit [ARIN's website](http://www.arin.net/whois/index.html) to trace IP addresses back to their ISPs.
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Article by Wendy Jo McLeod at [Bizwala](http://www.bizwala.com/), your spam solution specialists.
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