Subject: Guaranteed Search Engine Top 20 Ranking!
Date:        12/06  08:56
Received:    12/09  13:21
From:        wealth@net.net
To:          promote@public.com

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This would have been receved on the December 6 if my computer didn't crap out on the LAN.

If my customers can't find me, then why can a lowly spammer? Our customers find us just
fine, so I don't need some stupid spammer throwing crap my way.

By the way, there is no way to guarantee any ranking on a search engine.

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But wait, there's more!
Subject: Guaranteed Search Engine Top 20 Ranking!
Date:        12/06  09:06
Received:    12/09  13:21
From:        wealth@net.net
To:          promote@public.com

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Send twice to the same account. No new lookups required.

But that's not all!
Subject: Guaranteed Search Engine Top 20 Ranking!
Date:        12/06  07:40
Received:    12/09  13:21
From:        wealth@net.net
To:          promote@public.com

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I think this is a sepparate mailing because different servers and services are being abused.

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Subject: TIRED OF LOSING 1/3 OF YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY TO THE I.R.S?
Date:        12/07  6:37 AM
Received:    12/07  10:17 AM
From:        26733057@04389.com
Reply-To:    noone@americancitenslife.com
To:          noone@americancitizenslife.com

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Follow the $300 worth of instructions, and you'll be guaranteed spending time in jail
for income tax evasion. Also, apparently this person can't even find the Caps-Lock key.

Nothing better than both income tax evasion AND postal fraud. Two federal felonies in one!

Poor attempt at forgery too.

OCEAN SOUND FREEDOM TRUST 1
506 18TH STREET
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA   (23451)

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Subject: GUIDE
Date:        12/07  11:28 PM
Received:    12/07  11:35 PM
From:        TV-TV@juno.com
To:          TV-TV@juno.com

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These people want to put my web site on TV. Great publicity, right? Wrong. Why?
Why should I deal with any company that spams?

They are also pushing "christian" sites, and for the account they spammed, it certainly 
doesn't qualify, thank goodness. In fact, I try and have as little to do with any religion
as possible.

CVP-Productions, Inc
PO BOX 347
NEW YORK N.Y. 10035

Via watching the session on my mail server, I saw a test message bounce from the Juno account,
showing a forged bogus Juno.com account. Hey, why have the tools if I can't find ways to use
it. Doesn't matter if the address is harvested because that address auto-deletes any replies.

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UPDATE: December 8, 1997
I threw a little weight around at IBM.Net and they CLAIM they terminated this account. I
am considering this a confirmed kill!

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Subject: Re: E-ALERT: URGENT BUY RECOMMENDATION
Date:        12/07  9:34 PM
Received:    12/08  11:08 AM
From:        11175728@aol.com
To:          smartinvestors@newsletter.com

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Re:? I don't think so. I don't invest in stocks. I also never contacted this spammer.

Harvard Equity Research
Call and complain: 1-888-583-9948

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Subject: A Brand New Computer Game Software Club!!!
Date:        12/08  2:46 PM
Received:    12/08  2:57 PM
From:        radiopu2@uunet.de
To:          radiopu2@uunet.de

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Cheap games and cheap prices. Or:
Shareware being sold for the cost of shipping and floppies.

Complain here: 301-937-6070

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Subject: MAKE ALL THE $$CASH$$ YOU WANT ON THE INTERNET......
Date:        12/06  9:21 AM
Received:    12/09  9:02 AM
From:        89920848@mouse.net
To:          mickey@mouse.net

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Some "money making disk" scam. Or: a MLM.

Call to complain: (888) 220-5808
1625 Howard Rd.#111
Madera, Ca. 93637 

Serious business don't hide behind cusesy names to hide themselves. Tons of bad HTML too.
They are using AOL as a drop box.

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Subject: Why NOT have an Offshore Trust ??
Date:        12/09  5:32 AM
Received:    12/09  9:02 AM
From:        bways@earth.spearhead.net
To:          bways@earth.spearhead.net

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Web site listing an IP address, trying to get me to hide my money with them. Isn't it odd
how there are laws that do not prevent this, but prevent how much can be moved at any one
time?

The web site gives up lots of interesting information that should have been in the spam:
Call for a pre-recorded message: (407) 679-5039
Call to complain, or to make an appointment to complain: 407-679-2959
P.I.L.L. / P.I.L. plus
PO BOX 1870
WINTER PARK FL 32790-1870 USA

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Subject: Cow Palace Computer Show Invitation 1293 B
Date:        12/09  9:59 PM
Received:    12/10  8:55 AM
From:        fred34@netsix.com
To:          Computer@ns.net
             User@ns.net

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Complaints will be escalated on this one as they are forging MY ISP's domain.

Fred Hansen of the Robert Austin Computer Show Corporation, is a spammer and this organization
does nothing but SPAM for their computer shows. They claim they are responsible, but if that
were true, why do they hide their tracks and forge false information into their headers?

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UPDATE: December 15, 1997
Ah, the sweet smell of victory. The domain of "robertaustin.com" has been TERMINATED from
Internex for clear violation of their acceptable usage policy. Details of this most
awesome victory will be placed online as I get my hands on the faxes!!!

In the meantime, maybe this will be something interesting to look at:
See this lookup

Subject: For Smart Business People Only
Date:        12/10  3:30 AM
Received:    12/10  8:56 AM
From:        barry125@hotmail.com
To:          barry125@hotmail.com

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A spammer thinking in a smaller scale. This is a spammer selling spamming services.
This doesn't sound like smart business to me. Give this dork money so it can spam 1000
random addresses.

OH, and his double-click email address won't work.

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UPDATE: December 11, 1997
The relaying site has denied they relayed the spam. I countered that response by
relaying a single email off of their server and showing them exactly what I did.

A complete transcript of those exchanges(to date) follows:

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Subject: HOT STOCKS - EVENTEMP (OTC BB: ETMP) Heats Up!!!
Date:        12/09  5:21 PM
Received:    12/11  9:20 AM
From:        HotStock@earth.spearhead.net
To:          InternetUser@OnThe.Net

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I think I have located another spam house.

Remember, investment advice REQUIRES that those PROMOTING or ADVISING must clearly
identify themselves AND the company being promoted in ALL advertising. This is very
illegal and violates FTC guidelines.

Oh, by the way: this technology has been used in cars for over 5 years now.

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Subject: ?????
Date:        12/11  14:27
Received:    12/11  13:57
From:        dyancy@savoynet.com
To:          dyancy@savoynet.com

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Dale and Gwen Yancy are MLM spammers.

In their own words:
Call Toll Free    1-888-224-5989 ext. 2614.  DAY OR NIGHT

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Subject: Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Diving
Date:        12/12  1:09 AM
Received:    12/12  8:39 AM
From:        tegan230@mail-man.net
To:          tegan230@mail-man.net

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Gee, four things I have no interest in.

Bob Roth and Patty Daley are spammers. They need to be shut down.

Web site confirms address:
8392 Rambling River Drive
   Sanford, FL 32771
   US
Plus lists the following phone numbers:
407-524-4091
TOLL FREE COMPLAINT LINE: 888-324-4091
Fax: 407-321-6942

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Subject: "Re: Mars site to add to XMAS list"
Date:        12/12  8:03 PM
Received:    12/13  9:18 AM
From:        Susan P., susanp87@sprintmail.com
CC:          recipientlistnotshown:;

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They are trying to make this look like this was a part of some conversation. I do not
know anyone named Susan, nor am I interested in this crap. I'm not interested in
buying "Martian Real Estate".

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Subject: GETS THE CREDIT CARD YOU DESERVE- GUARANTEED!
Date:        12/13  9:24 AM
Received:    12/13  10:26 AM
From:        sigma@circit.com

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And gets me the spam I don't want, guaranteed. Lame mailto link at "goplay.com", the
rogue domain responsible for the Blue/Brownlister. Other forgeries too.

This claims to be a one-time mailing, but I keep getting it over and over again.

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Subject: >>>WARNING: CANCER IN YOUR BATHROOM !
Date:        12/14  3:11 AM
Received:    12/14  10:47 AM
From:        5h43@healthtrue.com
To:          info@healthtrue.com

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No, this cancer is in my email box.
1-888-724-3502 - PIN# 601842
1-614-837-3751
1-614-837-9250

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UPDATE: December 14, 1997
Denial ain't just a river in Egypt, but apparently this is how "valise.com" chooses
to handle their problems.

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Subject: Best kept "secrets" finally exposed
Date:        12/14  6:12 PM
Received:    12/14  6:26 PM
From:        woody@mail-man.net
To:          woody@mail-man.net

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I never signed up for this list, nor expressed an interest in this spammer's computer
sales services. Still, this spammer claims to have a remove feature.

Computer Physician: (215) 836 - 0293

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Subject: +++ Incredible Cash Flow GUARANTEE +++
Date:        12/14  7:57 PM
Received:    12/15  8:45 AM
From:        53343282@usa.net
To:          Friend@public.com

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Yet another MLM claiming to not be an MLM.
1-888-693-5490
1-888-248-1794
Fax: 703-736-1600

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Subject: >>>WARNING: CANCER IN YOUR BATHROOM !
Date:        12/14  11:29 PM
Received:    12/15  8:47 AM
From:        1y8i@healthtrue.com
To:          info@healthtrue.com

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A repeat spam. The other one is conveniently located here

Lookups are not required as they are nearly identical. Same origination and hijacked servers.
UPDATE: December 15, 1997
Good news! "valise.com", the service provider being used as a drop box, has taken action
against this spammer. While this may not make a serious impact on the spammer, at least
it can be said that "valise.com" is not going to stand by and be abused, at least not
too much.

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Subject: Do you take credit cards ?
Date:        12/16  8:37 PM
Received:    12/16  10:38 PM
From:        majordomo@bulkemailserver.com
To:          Friend@public.com

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Do I take credit cards? No. Do I want to? Yes, but not anytime soon. Why should I pay
this spammer for something I can get for free from my bank?

To quote directly from the spam: call us anytime at 215 470 8034

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UPDATE: December 17, 1997
I only complained to PSI as all the other domains were spammer sites. PSI says the
issue is resolved. I'm not quite sure what that means, but to be fair, I have to report
this as it does show PSI doing something, whatever that may be.

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Subject: Do you take credit cards ?
Date:        12/17  7:15 PM
Received:    12/17  8:57 PM
From:        majordomo@bulkemailserver.com
To:          Friend@public.com

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I still don't take credit cards, but this spammer's account should be
completely terminated. I'm alerting PSI, who should now properly take care
of this problem. 

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Subject: We Do All The Work And You Collect All The Cash
Date:        12/17  7:55 PM
Received:    12/18  8:28 AM
From:        net789@goplay.com
To:          subscribers@your.net

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Since they do all the work, they should get the jail time for running a make money fast
scam.

They say this is a free service, but you have to pay to sign up. Uh, I think those terms
contradict each other.

Internet Marketing Services
2375 E.Tropicana #135
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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UPDATE: December 18, 1997, 11:56
Seems that "goplay.com" is very proactive in stopping spam and abuse of their services.
I've gotten two responses.

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UPDATE: December 19, 1997
Apparently the forged domain of "your.net" is also rather quick to respond, although it
doesn't appear they are willing to do anything about it.

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Subject: Golf Tips
Date:        12/18  09:00
Received:    12/18  14:45
From:        altek@fullservice.com
To:          altek@fullservice.com

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The focus is on golf, but this is a rather general purpose spam

Gerry James is a spammer

The Altek Group
231 E. Alessandro Blvd.
Suite # A-363
Riverside, Ca 92508
1-888-9AD-GROUP

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Subject: $$ AUTOMATIC MONEY MACHINE$$
Date:        12/19  4:42 AM
Received:    12/19  4:51 PM
From:        40752360@nathanhoward.com
To:          businesses@aol.com

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Yet another spam house MLM spam. Written guarantee on profit. That makes this illegal.
1-888-693-5490

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Subject: "Urgent: For Small And Home Business Owners" 
Date:        12/19  12:02 PM
Received:    12/19  4:51 PM
From:        sosua@agetech.net
Reply-To:    weakalou@aol.com
To:          weakalou@aol.com

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No, this isn't urgent. The spammer just wants to take the money and run quicker.
Typical bad HTML. I'm glad my email is not HTML compliant.

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Subject: AD: " Market Your Product On The Internet "
Date:        12/06  8:01 PM
Received:    12/19  4:56 PM
From:        61450084@aol.com
Reply-To:    dsj58sjh@aol.com
To:          dsj58sjh@aol.com

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This never hit AOL as far as origination or relaying. This is a spam house trying to gather
business.

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Subject: AD: " Market Your Product On The Internet "       lll
Date:        12/05  7:57 AM
Received:    12/22  9:36 AM
From:        06282300@aol.com
Reply-To:    dsj58sjh@aol.com
To:          dsj58sjh@aol.com

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This came out of a spam house, promoting spamming services, listing spam sites in
the body of the spam. Major AOL forgeries.

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Subject: Free Advertising for your Business!
Date:        12/22  10:24 PM
Received:    12/22  9:29 PM
From:        bigjohn87@juno.com
To:          Chris Pickett, chris@lanets.com

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This spammer singled me out. I find it odd how I did not request this garbage, yet I
still get it. Not only that but I'm not even listed as a contact for this domain, yet
I run it.

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Subject: Have you had E-Mail read to you lately ?
Date:        12/24  2:05 PM
Received:    12/24  2:43 PM
From:        34176485@compuserve.com
To:          34176485@compuserve.com

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No, I haven't had my email read to me, but why should I pay a spammer for software that
does this? I mean, my Mac OS comes with software that will do this, and my Windows95
machine also has software that will do this.

612-472-6063 is for some demo.
612-472-0901 fax.

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UPDATE: December 26, 1997
PSI has determined that this account should be killed!!!

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Subject: message
Date:        12/24  7:34 PM
Received:    12/24  4:08 PM
From:        46219_19@zipp-ppo.com
To:          46219_19@zipp-ppo.com

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Lame spam with an invalid remove address.

Lifestyleconcerns 
1386 Blue Heron Ave. 
Encinitas, Ca. 92024
1-888-780-7070
Fax: 760-632-0108

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Subject: Home Business:  $10 K/mth:  No Selling:No MLM!!
Date:        12/25  2:40 AM
Received:    12/25  9:03 AM
From:        Reduce Taxes and Protect Assets, NoSelling@mci2000.com
Reply-To:    NoMLM@mci2000.com
To:          NoSelling@mci2000.com

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Dave Starkey is now on his second strike here. I can not find his previous batch of garbage
here, but it is only a matter of time.

Dave Starkey
1-800-322-6169 Ext. 9508

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UPDATE: January 7, 1998
MCI is finally responding to complaints. This is a notice that they are now looking
into the situation. Most likely this spammer has moved on to another service provider
by now.

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Subject: Holiday Special!
Date:        12/21  10:56 AM
Received:    12/25  8:46 PM
From:        H..S.., 2a2rs@terminus.inext.hu
To:          2a2rs@terminus.inext.hu

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A multiple spam in one. They want me to excuse their "one time intrusion"

This is in part due to the fact that the Korean server hijacked for this spam
did not take measures to secured their server in the past.

Oxford
1409 Kuehner Dr. Ste185
Simi Valley, CA 93063

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UPDATE: December 26, 1997
I'm getting LOTS of results, some mixed.

See the Kill notice
See the Action notice
See the Kill notice
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Subject:  I APOLOGIZE !! I'm Sorry! It's All My Fault!
Date:        
Received:    12/26  9:41 AM
From:        The Warrior, noreply@warrior.com
To:          chris@lanets.com, chris@lanets.com

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Yes, this spam is 100% your fault, you stupid spammer. However, you are also
lying, and that tactic is not going to help your case any.

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Subject: Directory of Human Resources Executives
Date:        09/08  11:24 AM
Received:    12/26  9:40 AM
From:        ireport@mindspring.com
To:          cphonx@shell.liberty.com

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Something I certainly didn't ask for, that's for sure.

Directory of Human Resources Executives
Demand Research
4587 Morse Centre, Suite 325
Columbus, OH 43229

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UPDATE: December 29, 1997
Mindspring terminated this person.

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Subject: Directory of MIS Executives
Date:        09/02  6:24 PM
Received:    12/26  9:41 AM
From:        ireport@mindspring.com
To:          chris@kudzu.com

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Now the free disk that I don't want costs $12.95

Directory of MIS Executives
c/o Publications Desk
Demand Research
4587 Morse Centre, Suite 325
Columbus, OH 43229

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UPDATE: December 29, 1997
Mindspring terminated this person.

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If you are one of the dilweeds who sent me unsolicited email or are someone thinking about it, drop dead.
Also, if you've got a complaint about my anti-spam feelings or want to scold me for being justifiably sick of spam, I have the following words of wisdom for you:

YOU'VE COME TO THE WRONG PLACE!