Posts Tagged ‘spam’

Why Do I Get Spam From The Future?

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Question: How is it I keep getting emails in my spam folder dated 2038 instead of 2013? (Feb 6, 2038)? Thanks, Mary. Answer: They haven’t figured out a way to junk mail back through time. Here’s what they’re up to…. Continue reading

Tags: email, inbox, spam, spammers
Posted in E-Mail Help, Using The Internet | 2 Comments »

What Is Spam? Why Is It So Common?

Sunday, December 30th, 2012

Spam, which is otherwise known as junk mail or spam mail, is a huge annoyance for every user of e-mail. So what exactly is it? Why is it so common? How do you prevent spam? Why don’t internet service provides stop accepting spam? The answers to these questions may surprise you… Continue reading

Tags: e-mail spam, junk, junk e-mail, junk mail, spam, spam mail
Posted in I've Always Wanted To Know... | No Comments »

How to Block SMS Messages from Specific Numbers in Android

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

Do you regularly get tons of spam messages on your mobile and hate deleting them manually? Here is a useful Android app which lets you automatically delete spam messages, so that your main messaging inbox remains neat and clean. Additionally, you can blacklist specific numbers and define your own spam filtering rules. Continue reading

Tags: android, sms, spam
Posted in Android | 5 Comments »

Computer Sending E-mail Spam to my Address Book – How Do I Fix It?

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Is your computer sending out random messages to people in your address book? You may be infected with a virus. Read more to find out why and how to fix it. Continue reading

Tags: e-mail virus, email spam, junk mail, mail spam, spam, virus
Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help | 6 Comments »

Get Rid of Spam Posing as Hotmail Contacts

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Spammers add themselves to your Hotmail contacts list through group invitations. Find out how to get rid of them for good. Continue reading

Tags: contacts, email, hotmail, spam, windows live
Posted in E-Mail Help | 2 Comments »

Gmail Spam

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Gmail serves up more than just a bunch of unsolicited messages in their Spam folder. Read this to learn just what else they have to offer. Continue reading

Tags: gmail, spam
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What Information Can Hackers See if They Gain Access to My Computer?

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Learn about the dangers of Internet browsing and what information computer hackers can view if they gain access to your personal computer. Continue reading

Tags: hackers, malware, spam, spyware, trogan, virus
Posted in Security Help | 5 Comments »

Tips for Canning Spam without CAN-SPAM

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Are those “CAN-SPAM” unsubscribe email links safe to click? Not always. Find out why and ways you can reduce spam inside. Continue reading

Tags: can spam, can spam unsubscribe link, reduce spam, spam, unsafe spam email links, unsubscribe link, virus link in email
Posted in E-Mail Help, Security Help | 2 Comments »