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COMPUTER FAQ #16: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT SPAM?

April 26, 2017best Computer spam

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COMPUTER FAQ #16: WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT SPAM?

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Here are just a few tips on spam prevention: 1. Do NOT click on removal button of known spammers, it only lets them know you are there. 2. Use a “disposable” e-mail address for lists, etc. I have a separate e-mail account at g-mail (they do a great job on spam by the way). I use this account for all the newsletters, list-serves, etc. that I am on. I can easily shut it down anytime I want without losing important info. 3. Make certain that when you do opt-in to a list that privacy restrictions are in place. 4. Use a spam filter like iHateSpam or Spam Arrest to weed things out before they come to you. [See the Links and Baseline pages in this site]. 5. READ the boilerplate, EULA or installation information before installing software to be sure you’re not agreeing to additional software installation, and uncheck boxes that agree to these items.