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I get alot of spam. What are some general tips to help reduce the chances of receiving spam?

Here are some general tips to help reduce spam:

• If you are subscribed to a large, public mailing list, you may want to ask the list owner who can access the subscriber list. Some mailing lists will provide a subscriber list to anyone who knows how to ask for it.
• Never post your E-mail address on your web site. Use an image that displays your email address instead.
• NEVER reply to spam or fall for the "remove me" trick. Once they have verified that your address is active, it will be a lot harder to get removed. "Reputable" companies (ex. amazon.com) will honor remove requests. But if you are uncertain, don't respond.
• If you are on a site that asks you for your email address, assume that they will use it to send you spam unless they are a reputable company that you feel you can trust.
• Some spammers have been using personal messages that give you the impression that you have received mail intended for someone else. When you reply, they verify your address and add you to their list. If you get suspicious looking mail that seems just too personal, ignore it.
• Report it! While most ISPs do take steps to prevent their resources from being misused, there is always the possibility of getting around it.