Email spam, also known as “bulk email” or “junk email,” involves nearly identical messages sent to numerous recipients. A common synonym for spam is unsolicited bulk email (UBE). Definitions of spam usually include the aspects that email is unsolicited and sent in bulk.
Dermacarehub has never supported spam since its inception. As a company policy, we do not send out any spam messages. If you are receiving spam, we recommend installing spam filters such as:
Spam filters, like Google’s Postini, offer various plans from $3.00 to $35.00. In our endeavor against spam practices, our management has decided to cover the subscription fees by providing you with free medications for the amount in your next order with us. Just inform us when you place your next order by email at [email protected] or by filling out our Contact Us form.
LET US FIGHT THE SPAM MENACE TOGETHER
Avoiding Spam, Spyware, Scams, and Cookie Hunters
Follow these 10 common-sense suggestions to avoid email trouble:
Suspect Everyone Most unsolicited email is harmless junk, but some are scams. Never reply to unsolicited emails, even to “unsubscribe,” as it alerts senders that your email address is active. If an email looks interesting and lists a website, type it into your browser to check it out.
“Just Say No” to Porn Filter out emails from frequent spammers using email software filtering tools. Log on to your email, click on “settings,” and follow the directions to set up filters for certain words like “sex,” “porn,” or “free meds.”
Avoid SPAM – It’s Nasty Use spam blockers provided by your Internet Service Provider or third-party services like Brightmail (www.brightmail.com) or Google’s Postini (www.postini.com). These services help reduce spam significantly.
Join Users Anonymous Remove your listings from large directory services if you don’t need them. Directories like Bigfoot, Infospace, Switchboard, Yahoo People Search, and WhoWhere will take down your listing upon request.
Scramble Your Eggs Encrypt and digitally sign all your sensitive email messages. If your messaging software doesn’t support encryption, use services like ReadNotify (www.readnotify.com) or download PGP Freeware encryption software (web.mit.edu/network/pgp.html).
Use Zip-Locks Zip and encrypt important attachments using software like WinZip (www.winzip.com). This will compress and password-protect your attachments.
Don’t Eat the Cookies Cookies track your IP address and can be convenient, but some emails might contain malicious cookies. Use email client software that lets you disable automatic web browser rendering engines, like Eudora Pro.
Mind Your Own Business Avoid using your browser to read email on someone else’s machine. If you must, always use “Clear History” when finished to prevent others from accessing your mailbox.
Never Get “Personal” at Work Avoid sending sensitive personal messages on your work machine as workplace IT can monitor email activities. Always assume “Big Brother is watching.”
Let Norton Cook Keep your antivirus software updated. Paying for routine updates helps protect your system and data from viruses.
And the #1 Rule of Fight Club is…
Never leave your email logged on and your desk unoccupied at work. A co-worker’s open email account is fair game.
Following these basic do’s and don’ts will help keep you in the fight and out of trouble.
