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Missing the Mark: Why Legitimate Emails Head Right for the Spam Folder

Byte Technology

Upon further examination the recipient discovers it got automatically dropped into their spam folder. Another type of automatic email sifting is called Bayesian Filtering, which utilizes statistical analysis to “learn” what spam looks like. To begin, follow some simple steps. To begin, follow some simple steps.

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[DATA] 11 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Email for Digital Marketing and Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Odds are your emails are going to spam folders and are in violation of email compliance laws that require opt-out information and a mailing address to be prominently featured in all email campaigns. Increasingly, emails are being filtered to the Promotions Tab in Gmail or to spam folders in Outlook. Open Data Project Language Sponsors.

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Lame spam of the day: boundless online grant applications

Robert Weiner

I was struck by the language in this spammy blog comment. My first thought was that "boundless" online grant applications meant "endless", which would be horrifying. But maybe they mean "for unlimited amounts of money".

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Lame spams of the day: Intuit Payroll Services

Robert Weiner

But the language is awkward enough that I hope anyone would think twice before clicking. I got 4 versions of this today. It's not totally lame -- it uses Intuit's logo at the top. All 4 versions had the same sender: Intuit Payroll Services (intuitpayroll@e.payroll.intuit.com). The subjects were: Important QuickBooks Update.

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AI for Social Media: Supercharge Your Copy, Images & Videos

Forum One

We’ve already seen high-profile malicious uses of deep fakes and Generative AI also makes it easier for users or bots to create spam messages and misinformation at scale. There are complex copyright and fair use issues, and new PR and crisis communications challenges.

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Lame spam of the day: You are highly needed

Robert Weiner

Most of these 419 scam emails aren't worth glancing at, but the language in this one was too good to pass up. Including links to real news stories is a nice touch. Prove my sincererity, you are not sending me any money.

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Lame spams of the day: More people sending me money

Robert Weiner

The language in this one is particularly twisted: Sender: Mr Sanusi Lamido (contact2011iniifo@yahoo.com.ph). Discover the benefits of safe and secure shopping from 100% trusted Stores, the last account you'll ever need, with satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. links lead to [link] A second version came from no-reply@stumblemail.com).

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