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How do spammers find my e-mail address?

A spammer is an individual who sends out spam e-mail. They send out unsolicited and unwanted junk e-mail. Spammers are not targeting you specifically. They are targeting anyone they can find online. They are using a variety of different ways to find you, including:

 

  • Chain letters
  • Chatrooms
  • Guestbook postings
  • Mailing lists
  • Member directories
  • Member profiles
  • Registration forms to some online communities
  • Webpages
  • White and yellow pages
It is important to keep your e-mail addresses confidential and to never verify your e-mail address by responding if you receive an unsolicited and unwanted spam e-mail message.