Top 5 Techniques to Protect Yourself From Spam

It is virtually impossible to avoid having your email address end up on a spammer's mailing list. You can, however, take steps to minimize the amount of spam that you receive. <br /> <br /> <b><u>Here are the Top Five techniques:</u></b><br /> <br /> <b>Address Munging</b><br /> <br /> Never, ever post your permanent email address publicly online. Posting it on a website, on USENET, or in a guest book, for example, virtually guarantees that it will end up on a spammer's emailing list.<br /> <br /> If you absolutely have to supply an address, or regularly participate in online forums but do not want further communication, camouflage your address in some way. You can, for example, disguise your address by writing it in such a way that humans can read it, but the spammers automated programs cannot.<br /> <br /> Example: instead of JaneDoe@ISP.com, add a blank space before and after the "@" sign, or use characters e.g. JaneDoe at ISP dot com.<br /> <span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:No-spam.svg" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="no spam!" height="240" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/No-spam.svg/240px-No-spam.svg.png" style="border: medium none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="clear: both; float: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 240px;">Image via <a href="http://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:No-spam.svg">Wikipedia</a></span></span><br /> This is reffered to as "address munging". While address munging does not allow for a regular, clickable email link, anyone who really wants to contact you will figure it out the proper address. <br /> <br /> If you have a website, provide a feedback form instead of giving your email address.<br /> <br /> <b>Sign up for an Alternative Email Addresses</b><br /> <br /> Do not use your primary email address when placing an online order, getting a free download, or want to sign up for a newsletter or free service Get a secondary email address that you can use in these instances. You can open a free email account for this purpose. Email providers such as GMail and yahoo offer this free email service.<br /> <br /> Reserve this email address specifically for this online activity - do not offer it to people from whom you want to receive email, as this will likely be lost in the deluge of junk mail. <br /> <br /> Also, be sure to log into this account on a regular basis to delete the junk mail and avoid having the account closed. If you get over-spammed, just close this account and open a new one.<br /> <br /> Choose an email address that cannot be easily guessed at. One method used by spammers to get email address is to generate a list of likely email addresses based on a combination of first names, last names and commonly used words. They may, for example build an emailing list that has variations of an address like JoelDoe1@hotmail.com, JoelDoe2@hotmail.com etc. <br /> <br /> You can foil this spammer's tactic by using a relatively long email address, for example 8 or more characters long. You should also avoid choosing email addresses that include either of your names. Use your initials instead, in combination with numbers, e.g. jtd1509@yahoo.com.<br /> <br /> <b>Beware the Phisher Spam</b><br /> <br /> Phishing is a tactic used by spammers to scam you into giving up vital personal and financial information. Its sole purpose is identity theft.<br /> <br /> Never divulge any personal or financial information that is requested in an email. Your bank or credit card company would never ask you to confirm or update your personal information via an email or a link in an email. Any such emails should be reported to the bank or credit card company. Never, ever click on any links in this type of spam. <br /> <br /> <b>Get a spam filter or spam blocker </b><br /> <br /> Stop the spam dead in its tracks before it ever makes it into your inbox. Well, most of it at least. Though they are not 100% effective, anti-spam software will keep most of it out. Even if you only use the internet a spam filter will help protect you from spam.<br /> <div class="zemanta-pixie" style="height: 15px; margin-top: 10px;"><a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://www.zemanta.com/" title="Enhanced by Zemanta"><img alt="Enhanced by Zemanta" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_e.png?x-id=b87d3e53-0147-4f32-b0de-29e21192b418" style="border: medium none; float: right;" /></a><span class="zem-script more-related pretty-attribution"><script defer="defer" src="http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></span></div>

Top 5 Techniques to Protect Yourself From Spam

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OMG... finally someone calling these scams out!

In my <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/isitscam" target="_blank"><b>last post</b></a>, I did mention about StrippedDownProfits.com . Now.. here is what you should do..<br /> <br /> 1. Watch this review on video.<br /> <br /> <center><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/n6lIz5OqMTg?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></center><br /> <br /> 2. If you are on the list of anybody recommending this products or any other scam products mentioned in the earlier posts... unsubscribe from that list!! Run as far away as possible. :-) (Unless of course... you want to make them rich and not yourself.. hihi)<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="fullpost"> <br /> Newbies out there.... <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/bynlsp" target="_blank">start buidling your list</a> (this is the basis of IM). Making Money Online is not difficult but there's no shortcut to it!<br /> <br /> You can earn online and <a href="http://working-from-home.co.cc/freebook.php" target="_blank">working from home</a>. Download your FREE report <a href="http://working-from-home.co.cc/freebook.php" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </span>

OMG... finally someone calling these scams out!

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"Push Button" software that can make you a million dollars in your sleep ?!?!

If you are in the "list" of "gurus" or "so-called gurus", you might have received a lot of emails on the recent product launches about "Push-Button" software. These softwares claim to be able to make you million dollars in your sleep without using PPV, without PPC, without SEO, without Google etc...etc... :-p<br /> <br /> I mean, if there was a software that could make you "$540,430 on Autopilot the EASY way", then why would anyone sell it? ... And for $37!! <br /> <br /> <br /> <center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sw0A4I6atWw?rel=0" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></center><br /> Don't people understand that? Are there a lot of idiots with a thousand dollars to spare in the world? Is this not the biggest legal SCAM ever?<br /> <br /> <span class="fullpost"> <br /> <br /> The latest product just launched is <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://strippeddownprofits.com/" target="_blank">Stripped Down Profits</a>! <br /> <br /> <b>What makes me want to write this post is because :</b><br /> <br /> 1. All these products uses the same technique in their salespage. (as mentioned in the video)<br /> 2. And ... hehehe... Haley Milano from Stripped Down Profit reminded me of jane Milano of <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://what-is-qyao.blogspot.com/2008/12/qyao-is-rip-off.html" target="_blank">Qyao</a>! LOL!<br /> <br /> Common friends... making money online is the same as making money offline. It takes work, perhaps not as much $$ to be invested (if you are not lazy!), but there's no shortcut to it.<br /> <br /> Always remember ... <b>If it's TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE..It's a S.C.A.M</b><br /> <br /> Newbies out there.... <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/bynlsp" target="_blank">start buidling your list</a> (this is the basis of IM). Making Money Online is not difficult but there's no shortcut to it! <br /> <br /> You can earn online and <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://working-from-home.co.cc/freebook.php" target="_blank">working from home</a>. Download your FREE report <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://working-from-home.co.cc/freebook.php" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>.<br /> <br /> <br /> </span>

"Push Button" software that can make you a million dollars in your sleep ?!?!

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The domain industry is exploding !

Industry experts predict that over 500 million domains will be active within the next 10 years. GDI has no competition in the network marketing industry. They are the only company that has the ability to market dot.ws domain names. There are no geographical or income limits with GDI.<br /> <br /> Just like the toll free 800 numbers have been used up; and then came 888, 877, etc., dot.com is all but used up. My selected name was taken at dot.com, but it was available at <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank">dot.ws</a>, and now I own it for life!<br /> <br /> If you would like your own domain name and it is unavailable at dot.com, check out <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank">dot.ws</a>.<br /> <br /> <span class="fullpost"> <br /> With GDI you get your domain name, website with hosting and 10 email addresses to stay organized. Advertise your business, set up shop, host your hobby or create a family website. PLUS..earn a super income sharing it with others. The sky's the limit!!!<br /> <br /> All of this for only 10 dollars a month!<br /> <br /> But...before you even spend a dime, GDI welcomes you to their site for <b>FREE</b>! For seven days you can visit their site, secure your domain name, build your own website with their site builder and explore virtually every aspect of what GDI is and where it's headed.<br /> <br /> Whether you, a business associate or a family member are looking for a domain name and website, or you are looking to earn a great income, you have come to the right place!<br /> <br /> Get your selected domain name now before somebody else, click <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank">HERE</a> today.<br /> </span>

The domain industry is exploding !

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The world's most popular web publishing platform has come to GDI in a BIG way!

You can now host up to 5 WordPress sites per domain, with 10 GB of storage (100 GB for Premium users)! You may host a site directly at your domain, or create subdomains. You can install themes and extensions, and import existing blogs you have hosted elsewhere. <br /> <br /> WordPress is the king of the blog jungle, but it's certainly not limited to blogs; a tech industry survey of the 1,000,000 most trafficked websites on the internet found that 12.9% were powered by WordPress. Version 3.0 of WordPress has been downloaded over 24 million times! <br /> <br /> So whether you're interested in blogging or just building a regular site with minimal fuss and maximum ease, our robust WordPress platform offers you dazzling new ways to establish yourself online. Login to your <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>GDI account</b></a> today and see how easy it is to create a WordPress site!<br /> <span class="fullpost"> <br /> WordPress is the star, but we have added some other useful tools as well. With our powerful new Plugin solution (click "Plugins" from the left navigational menu in the Member's Area), you can create unlimited subdomains and install several different open source platforms, with minimal effort. You may create Forums, Photo Galleries, CMS based sites, and more! We will continuously be adding more services, and more value.<br /> <br /> New products aren't the only way we're adding value to your membership! <br /> <br /> <b>New December Bonuses!</b><br /> <br /> a) <b>$10K in 10 Days Contest</b><br /> <br /> Would you like to make one thousand dollars in just one day, just in time for the holidays? This new contest will award $1,000 to the affiliate with the most new signups in one contest day: every day from December 1st to December 10th.<br /> <br /> You heard right! GDI is offering $1,000 every day, for 10 days! To win, simply be the sponsor who refers the most affiliates in a single day! <br /> <br /> What are you waiting for ? <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>Join Today</b></a> if you haven't already!<br /> <br /> b) <b>$10,000 December Trio Contest</b><br /> <br /> Are you looking to make an extra two, three, or even five thousand dollars this December? This new contest will award a total of $10,000 to the top three sponsors who refer the most affiliates between December 1st and December 31st!<br /> <br /> What are you waiting for ? <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>Join Today</b></a> if you haven't already!<br /> <br /> c) <b>Daily Gift Contest</b><br /> <br /> For 10 days in December, <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>GDI</b></a> will be offering a daily lottery for great prizes. Any sponsor is given one entry per Premium referral they generate. As an added bonus, Premium sponsors will get DOUBLE entries for their referrals. Each day, lottery entries are awarded to sponsors, and at least one winner is randomly selected from the lottery to receive that day’s prize. Be on the lookout, some days may offer two or more winners of great prizes, including:<br /> <br /> Apple iPads<br /> Xbox 360 Kinect Bundles<br /> Nintendo Wii Bundles<br /> PlayStation 3 Move Bundles<br /> Amazon Kindles<br /> Apple iPods<br /> <br /> And much more!<br /> <br /> What are you waiting for ? <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>Join Today</b></a> if you haven't already! <br /> <br /> <b><u>Do you think you might not be able to produce enough signups to win, but still want to get paid? </u></b><br /> <br /> Don't worry! Remember that our normal bonus contest remains in place while these other limited time offers are going on! Earn $100 for every 5 new customers per week! <br /> <br /> What are you waiting for ? <a href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>Join Today</b></a> if you haven't already!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </span>

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OMG.. GDI is under investigation by the authorities!

Have you heard the latest from GDI?<br /> <br /> They have a new comp plan that is reported to <b><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://what-is-qyao.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-would-you-be-interested-in-gdi.html" style="color: red;" target="_blank">pay out 75% commissions</a></b>?!<br /> <br /> This has the leading industry authorities flocking over to get their piece of the pie, which is now at least 5x bigger!<br /> <br /> This news makes GDI one of the most lucrative opportunities around but they have always been known as the most reliable.<br /> <br /> Just from upgrading to their new premium product, monthly income rose by more than 25% LITERALLY overnight....<br /> <br /> So if you’ve been in GDI before or are thinking about joining for the first time, then you NEED to take a <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><b>2nd look NOW</b></a>! <br /> <span class="fullpost"> <br /> Don’t delay Industry Giants ARE going to be moving over to GDI FAST....<br /> <br /> Lock in your place in an historic time in GDI’s ten year history and capitalize on the massive migration heading this way!<br /> <br /> <center><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/classic" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Pjj-pQDRQTWM922gyjcpTs1IC8s3kNlNZBfGzC1yheoXLmCMFHg18wTNpaqp5fFPvsL-dI2Wa3I0hyphenhyphenSckPrv5nSy2kTJKQwwclM_jc0S-AqwHBYS9goWWfhG8VUjMpNJo8WUZfA4Btw/s640/gdipremiumbizopps.JPG" /></a></center><br /> </span>

OMG.. GDI is under investigation by the authorities!

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Thinking what to put on your GDI domain ?

Yeah...you join <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/gdisignup" target="_blank">Global Domains International</a> but you didn't know what to put on your domain ?!<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="display: block; float: left; margin: 1em; width: 200px;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://momsbiz.ws/recommends/yourowndomain.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Income For Life!" height="200" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb236/lenakhalid/i-websitebuilder.jpg" style="border: medium none; display: block;" width="200" /></a></div>Global Domains International offer an extensive website builder for you to use to build your website and it is on WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) platform. You can use the website builder to build your site and with some creativity, you can build an awesome site. :-)<br /> <br /> However, if you are not sure and not up to it, here are some templates that you can use within minutes!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Magic tricks videos site :</b><br /> <div style="display: block; float: right; margin: 1em; width: 200px;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/magicsite" target="_blank"><img alt="Income For Life!" height="200" src="http://www.gditemplates.com/pics/thumb01.png" style="border: medium none; display: block;" width="200" /></a></div><br /> <br /> # Earn from video sales<br /> # Earn from GDI<br /> # Earn from adverts<br /> # Resell on Ebay<br /> # Basic HTML skills required<br /> <br /> Click <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/magicsite" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for more details.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Magic trick subscription</b><br /> <div style="display: block; float: right; margin: 1em; width: 200px;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/magicvideos" target="_blank"><img alt="Income For Life!" height="200" src="http://www.gditemplates.com/pics/thumb03.png" style="border: medium none; display: block;" width="200" /></a></div><br /> # Earn from GDI<br /> # Earn from subscriptions<br /> # Automatic clone system<br /> # No HTML skills required<br /> <br /> Click <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/magicvideos" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for more details.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>XXL Income</b><br /> <div style="display: block; float: right; margin: 1em; width: 200px;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/xxlincome" target="_blank"><img alt="XXL Income" height="200" src="http://www.gditemplates.com/pics/thumb04.png" style="border: medium none; display: block;" width="200" /></a></div><br /> # Earn from GDI<br /> # Automatic clone system<br /> # No HTML skills required<br /> <br /> Click <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/xxlincome" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for more details.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>5p Card</b><br /> <div style="display: block; float: right; margin: 1em; width: 200px;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/homebased" target="_blank"><img alt="Homebased" height="200" src="http://www.gditemplates.com/pics/thumb02.png" style="border: medium none; display: block;" width="200" /></a></div><br /> # Earn from GDI<br /> # Business card system<br /> # Automatic clone system<br /> # No HTML skills required<br /> <br /> Click <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://li.nk2.biz/homebased" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a> for more details.

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