Five Ways to Cook Your Spam
By: Source: AARP Bulletin Today Date Posted: 2004-02-13 07:45:00-05:00
1. Don't open spam—just delete it. Opening it just confirms there is a working address.
2. Keep your primary e-mail address private. Give it only to those you trust.
3. Have an alternate e-mail address. If you buy products online, register for free offers or sign up for e-mail newsletters, set up a second address for free by contacting your Internet service provider or going to a site like www.yahoo.com.
4. Always check the privacy policy of websites you visit. Opt out of receiving mail from their partners.
5. Devise an e-mail address with numbers as well as letters. A complicated address is harder for spammers to find.
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