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An AppleScript to forward spam to the FTC via Mail
Authored by: gabba1 on Feb 24, '06 08:33:47AM

Not true.

I have an acquaintance who created a script on my Windoze machine to send a reply eMail to the sender, forcing them to confirm their address prior to the eMail even coming through to me.

It worked like a charm, and stopped the THOUSANDS of spams I was getting a week on my corporate account.

I KNOW this can be done on a Mac. I just don't know how to do it myself... or I would! And then, I would give it away to ANYONE that wanted to stop these worthless jerks who continually assault us indiscriminately with their GARBAGE!



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An AppleScript to forward spam to the FTC via Mail
Authored by: sjk on Feb 24, '06 08:35:34PM

(I'm guessing you were responding out-of-thread to me)

Sounds like you're looking for a challenge-response solution, which requires interaction from senders to validate themselves to recipients. I thought you wanted something without that extra level of intervention.

There's more than enough information (on the web) about challenge-response and other anti-spam tactics if you want to take time to educate yourself about them. Also, you might consider using a mail provider offering server-side anti-spam support that fits your needs.



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