VolkNet
09-20-2005, 03:06 AM
We havn't had a large amount of spammers but I feel like I've seen many patterns among the ones we have had- thought this may help some of the noobies. :)
1 - Spammers almost never respond to emails.
We used to send out emails to each client welcoming them and asking if they needed anything (now automated) - spammers almost never reply to emails.
2 - Spammers almost never use the correct phone number
This is by far the easiest way to catch a spammer. I would go as far to say it's never going to be a real phone number.
3 - Spammers almost always do update domain name servers
We have however had some who have registered domains like ewbayregister and others which are easily noticed.
4 - Spammers almost always never take up a deal
Most people want to save money if they can - however we've notice d that many spammers will pass up an offer even if its plastered right in front of their face.
Add some more that you think are common things spammers do
1 - Spammers almost never respond to emails.
We used to send out emails to each client welcoming them and asking if they needed anything (now automated) - spammers almost never reply to emails.
2 - Spammers almost never use the correct phone number
This is by far the easiest way to catch a spammer. I would go as far to say it's never going to be a real phone number.
3 - Spammers almost always do update domain name servers
We have however had some who have registered domains like ewbayregister and others which are easily noticed.
4 - Spammers almost always never take up a deal
Most people want to save money if they can - however we've notice d that many spammers will pass up an offer even if its plastered right in front of their face.
Add some more that you think are common things spammers do