: Spam

[Robin Hamilton]

>>>http://cialis.pharmacytabletsmedications dot net
>>
>>what, exactly, did you want to point out or comment on on this site?
>>
>>(Cialis+Viagra as an Easter present...)
>>
>>arnold
>>
> Or did Darla perhaps not actually send the message intentionally?
> That happens.
>
> LH

Or a hacked or phished mailbox and contacts list.  This seems to be becoming
commoner, even with anti-virus and other security software in place.

The most effective seems to be a "personal message" saying to the effect,
"Help!  I've had my wallet lifted in Edinburgh [or wherever].  Please send
some money urgently and I'll pay you back when I get home."

Tailored spam, who needs it?  If I believed some of it, I'd be seriously
worried about the security of my online accounts.  And how many I seem to
have that I don't remember ever setting up!

Robin

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