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Spam and Data Mining
gerrystanek
Newbie
‎10-01-2012 05:26 PM

Here's an Idea, Verizon: Stop data mining and selling information and/or my email address.  I have never gotten much spam and I'm now being inundated with everything from loans@yahoo.com to viagaracheap@yahoo.com and anything else you can imagine.  It can't be a coincidence that my Verizon Yahoo mail account is getting plastered with all this Yahoo stuff.  Can it?   Call me ANGRY.

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Re: Spam and Data Mining
KH-OrnEsh1
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‎10-01-2012 05:36 PM

Just a friendly reminder, this is a forum where users help other users. It looks like your issue may require a Verizon representative to review your account details. Please contact our customer service team via live chat or email at: http://www22.verizon.com/content/contactus/

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Re: Spam and Data Mining
Hubrisnxs
Legend
‎10-02-2012 12:51 PM

Remember to opt out of Verizon Marketing @ www.verizon.com/privacy

as well as place yourself on the www.donotcall.gov website.

In addition you should look at using the following privacy services that verizon provides.  

Using Calling Features

Privacy and Security

Anonymous Call Block

Call Block

Call Intercept

Call Trace

Do Not Disturb

Selective Call Blocking

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Re: Spam and Data Mining
Hubrisnxs
Legend
‎10-02-2012 12:52 PM

Also don't forget to use best practices when dealing with spam

  1. You should start reporting the spam with a spam button in the webmail client
  2. Forward spam emails that were not caught to spamdetector.notcaught@verizon.net
  3. Set your e-mail filter. An e-mail filter and spam blocking software are absolutely critical. Set these security measures to update automatically to ensure that you are protected from the latest threats.
  4. NEVER reply to spam. Replying to spam, even to "unsubscribe," could set you up for more spam.
  5. Protect your e-mail address and instant message ID. If you must post this information online, set up two identities, one for real use and one for online activities.
  6. Be wary of e-mail attachments. Change the settings on your e-mail program so that images and attachments are not opened automatically. Only open attachments from users known to you.
  7. Watch out for phishing scams. Don't click on links in e-mails or instant messages unless the sender is known to you. Instead, open a separate web browser and visit the site directly.
  8. Create smart and strong passwords. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
  9. Never enter your personal information in a pop-up window. You may not be able to tell when a scammer has hijacked a seemingly legitimate site.
  10. Don't fill out online surveys, or register for contests or fan clubs. These may be fronts for spammers trying to collect your e-mail address
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