The business adage that "money is in the list" (ie, mailing list) is untrue if such list includes email addresses which had already opted out, or have requested to opt-out or unsubscribe. By continuing to send commercial electronic messages to those who have already requested to opt-out is a breach of the Spam Act. The Act has established that the consent to receive further messages is considered withdrawn five days after such request is … [Read more...]
Spamming is not only in emails
June 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
To those who think that the Spam Act 2003 of Australia applies to emails only, think again. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently was successful in obtaining orders from the Federal Court of Australia against at least four Australian companies and individuals for breaching the Spam Act 2003 by sending unsolicited SMS. Australia's Spam Act 2003 regulates the sending of commercial electronic messages which can be … [Read more...]
Spamming and search engine marketing
April 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever wondered what the sender of this seemingly harmless-looking email want to achieve? Have a look at the email: The message runs as follows: 新しいメールアドレスをお知らせします 新しいメールアドレス： email-add@yahoo.co.jp Hello Dear. My name is Mrs.Nawa Tomar. I am a dying woman who has decided to donate what I have to you and the charity organization around your community. and I was … [Read more...]
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