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Tips to Prevent Spam

Tips to Prevent Spam


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KSL News) -- There are several things you can do to prevent SPAM.

Most important, don't display your e-mail address in public.

Spammers routinely collect addresses from -web pages, chat rooms and online directories.

Consider using software to filter e-mails. Several internet providers already have settings that allow you to avoid getting unwanted messages.

Check a web site's privacy policy before you submit your e-mail.

And forward unwanted or deceptive e-mails to the government.

That address is uce@ftc.gov.

Federal regulators are creating a huge spam -database to go after the worst offenders.

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