Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Spam, And What Is The Anti-Spam Law?
  Spam is unsolicited, non­compensated commercial electronic mail sent in bulk that is usually fraudulent or deceptive in nature. On December 16, 2003, President Bush signed into law the … more
• How Do Consumers And Families Benefit From This New Law?
  While large businesses have routinely sued "spamvertisers" in court, individuals have had little recourse for compensation, monetary or otherwise.  The anti­spam law grants … more
• Isnt Spam Just A Modern Form Of Telemarketing, Or Receiving Junk Mail In The Mailbox?
  No.  Unlike telemarketing calls or third­class mail, which generally comes from legitimate businesses, spam is largely fraudulent and is not paid for by the sender.  In fact, spam can … more
• What About Spam Filtering, Or Just Using The "opt-Out" Link To Unsubscribe To Spam?
  ISP's that adopt "black lists" in order to block email from proven spam generators is an effective strategy for filtering spam.  The trouble with such screening is that the ISP's … more
• I Keep Getting Spammed! What Should I Do?
  There are a number of things you can do.  First, contact your ISP provider and alert them of the problem.  They will likely tell you to forward the junk email(s) to them, wherein they can … more