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Spam is unsolicited bulk e-mail, including commercial solicitations, advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, and fraudulent offers.
UCSD is attacking spam with SpamAssassin software and has created detailed instructions for setting up personal spam filters (see below). Filters identify incoming messages that look like spam and puts them into a specific folder (or trash).
What you can do:
- Don't reply to spam messages. Replying confirms that your e-mail is valid, and will probably result in you receiving more spam.
- Don't spread spam. Remember, sending chain letters is against University policy.
- Don't put your e-mail address on Web pages. E-mail collection programs (scrapers) harvest addresses from Web sites.
- Don't hesitate to use the delete key. The most reliable way to rid yourself of spam is simply to delete it.
It is not necessary to change your e-mail address. Spammers are incredibly sophisticated about harvesting addresses from
infected machines. It only takes about 2 weeks for your spam load to return to the previous level.
Set up personal spam filters:
Need an expert?
- For questions about filter setup, contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.
- For questions about spam management, contact postmaster@ucsd.edu.
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