If you're connected to the Internet and if you are using an email address, then i am sure that you are familiar with the spam. Spam is a nuisance and a potential source of harm to your computer at the worst. If you check right, spam can be found across many digital platforms, including chat rooms, forums and even as text messages being sent to your cellular phone. Do you know that there are laws in place that can help protect you from spam.
Get a Handle on Canning Spam:
Step 1: You must know that the CAN-SPAM Act became effective in 2003 and prohibits marketers from sending advertisements to your email address or other digital devices without your expressed permission. (Check out the links and resourses given below...)
Step 2: Don't just ignore spam, put a full stop to it. Find out how you can stop all spam from reaching your email and other systems, including unsolicited text messages to your mobile phone, from the Federal Trade Commission.(Check out the links and resourses given below...)
Step 2: Don't just ignore spam, put a full stop to it. Find out how you can stop all spam from reaching your email and other systems, including unsolicited text messages to your mobile phone, from the Federal Trade Commission.(Check out the links and resourses given below...)
Step 3: Forward your spam-containing email to, or file a complaint at the Federal Trade Commission so it can take action on your behalf.
Reduce Future Spam:
Step 1: Avoid becoming a target for spam by refraining from sharing your email address and other contact information online unless it's with a business or Web site you know and trust.
Step 2: Read the privacy policy on a Web site before providing any information to receive news or product updates via email. Anti-spam laws dictate that this policy must state how your information will be used and if it will be shared with other parties.
Step 1: Avoid becoming a target for spam by refraining from sharing your email address and other contact information online unless it's with a business or Web site you know and trust.
Step 2: Read the privacy policy on a Web site before providing any information to receive news or product updates via email. Anti-spam laws dictate that this policy must state how your information will be used and if it will be shared with other parties.
Links:
- So, take a look at CAN-SPAM Act and other anti-spam regulations currently in effect from the Federal Trade Commission.
- Put an end to spam reaching your email and mobile devices by following these suggestions from the Federal Trade Commission.
- Use the online form to file a complaint about spam on the Federal Trade Commission Web site.
