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Phishing for an Identity

Phishing is rapidly becoming on the largest threats to your personal, financial, and emotional wellbeing. No I am not talking about Saturday afternoons out on the boat with your grandfather, listening to stories that being with "When I was your age?"-now while these probably conjure up horrific childhood memories of... Read More

20 Words That Kill - At Least When It Comes to Spam Filters

Spam, spam, spam. It's terrible not only for those of us on the receiving end, but for those of us who SEND e-mail. This deluge of irritating junk has unfortunately interfered with legitimate e-zine publishers, because we're caught in the anti-spam crossfire. If you publish any type of e-mail publication,... Read More

The Great Spam Scam: Five Strategies To Stop Brand and Revenue Robbery

Marketers usually think of anti-spam tactics as 'how to prevent' readers from perceiving their e-communications as spam. There is another, more sinister, consequence that may affect you. Spam is not just an inconvenience. For legitimate businesses, it steals productivity, erode your brand, and rob you of revenue. Many companies... Read More

Lockspam Free 3.0 Released!

6 August, 2004: Polesoft Inc., home of Professional anti spam software, announced today that Lockspam Free 3.0 (see also Lockspam Pro 3.0 in the end) is now available.Some features of Lockspam Free 3.0 antispam software:1. Function with Most POP3 Mail Clients Lockspam Free 3.0 can work with mail clients like... Read More

Getting Back To Basics.

While we all agree that there`s way too much spamming/junk-mailing going on in our email boxes, there are a couple of things we can do to reduce the amount of mails we actually have to sift through, without having to resort to paying for expensive software that can be a... Read More

Winning the War On Spam

For years I didn't worry much about spam.But lately it's got out of control. Over half of my email is now spam, and it was growing by the week - until I took action.This article shows you some strategies for winning the war on spam.------------------------------------------------How Do They Get Your Address?------------------------------------------------In... Read More

How To Analyze A Rip-Off Scheme

This review is taken DIRECTLY from a piece of "junk mail." It is or the program that starts out with the heading: "Before You Decide To Throw This Away, Please Read The Enclosed At Least Once - Then Decide. This is Not a Chain Letter! I Threw The Program in... Read More

Anti Trackback and Comment Spam Methods

What is spam ? Spam is text or URL, in one or several exemplars, neither being waited nor wished, not having, neither directly nor from its shipper, no relationship neither with the recipient nor with a possible resource related to the... Read More

Beware of the Newest Activity Online: Phishing

No. I'm not talking here about the outdoor activity enjoyed by many. And no again; I did not misspell it. Phishing is the name given to the latest online scam where millions of unwary Americans are getting their identities stolen.This fraudulent activity is considered the fastest growing crime of modern... Read More

Spam Filters Explained

What do they do? How do they work? Which one is right for me? By Alan HearnshawSpam is a very real problem that many people have to deal with on a daily basis. For those that have decided to do something about it and start to investigate the options available... Read More

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I installed Verizon's free junk call blocker and it seems to kind of help ZDNetThere is a way to reduce call spam. It's not perfect, but it helps. And hey, that's a start, right?

Microsoft’s SMS Organizer will declutter your texts EngadgetMicrosoft's SMS Organizer is sort of a personal assistant for your text messages. The Android app is half-spam blocker, half-scheduling system. It got its start...

11 Tools You Can Use to Escape Your Robocall Nightmare GizmodoIf you're not regularly plagued by unwanted robocalls offering you no end of services, scams, and stuff you don't want, consider yourself lucky. If these automated ...

How to block (or at least cut down on) robocalls ZDNetYou can't block all the spam phone calls, but blocking some is better than blocking none.

Those robocall blocker apps are hanging up on your privacy CNETIf you downloaded an app to block spam calls, its privacy policy is likely giving up your personal information.

Firewal Robo Call Blocker review MacworldAccording to The New York Times, upwards of 48 billion Americans were hounded by robocalls in 2018, an increase of 56.8 percent over the previous year.

Best Robocall Blocker Apps for Android and iOS TechnobezzWho wants to deal with unwanted calls, SMSs or spam that can truly disturb you throughout the day? If this is something that bothers you, you will find a solution ...

AGs: Major Carriers, Including AT&T and Verizon, Pledge to Block Robocalls NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthTelecom companies big and small have reached an agreement with 51 attorneys general to block illegal robocalls from reaching customers' phones. Attorneys ...

Truecaller clarifies the UPI signup fiasco, blames app bug for quietly creating payments account The Financial ExpressTruecaller app which was found to be signing up Indian users for its payment *service* without permission has introduced an update to its platform in India.

AT&T, Verizon, 10 Phone Companies Reach Deal With AGs to Combat Robocalls NBC 6 South FloridaTelecom companies big and small have reached an agreement with 51 attorneys general to block illegal robocalls from reaching customers' phones. Attorneys ...

House passes robocalls bill to block unverified callers, fake caller IDs ABC 12 NewsThe House has passed a bill aimed at combating robocalls, the latest attempt to counter the wave of spam calls as complaints pile up.

Robocall Spammers Are Rampant, and the Best Solutions Are Drastic TechCoNearly half of all phone calls made in the US are from scammers, and the growing number of robocall nuisance or scam calls is creating a serious problem.

Verizon launches free service for identifying and blocking spam calls The VergeVerizon is taking new steps to combat the unrelenting nuisance of spam calls. The leading US carrier has rolled out its free call filter *service* to both Android and ...

Computer Help: Upgraded service can get rid of unwanted ads TCPalmAre you willing to put up with advertisements to keep your email experience free or would you pay to remove the ads from your interface?

iOS 13 will let you automatically block spam calls and unknown numbers The Next WebHowever, one feature people might love a lot is the ability to filter out spam calls. In iOS 12 Apple gave developers ability to report spam calls.

How to block spam calls using iOS 13’s silence unknown callers feature Digital TrendsApple's iOS 13 boasts a ton of great new features, like the mercifully dulled Dark Mode, the new Apple sign in, and lots more. But there's one *fresh* option that ...

AT&T becomes first major wireless company to automatically block spam calls CNNAT&T will automatically block fraudulent calls for all customers for free. This makes it the first major US carrier to enable the free *service* for all customers after a ...

In 2019 Here's How To Stop And Block Robocalls, Spam, And Unknown Calls On iPhone, Android ForbesRobocalls are at epidemic levels. Here are some ways to get a handle on them in the new year. And one way to stop them cold. Scammers have gotten craftier, ...

Verizon Set To Offer Free App For Blocking Robocalls, New Tech To Combat Spam Forbes[UPDATE] Verizon is getting ready to offer a free robocall blocking app at the end of this month, as it steps up efforts to combat the growing plague of spam calls.

RoboKiller v. Nomorobo: Which robocall blocker should iOS users choose? TechRepublicCall blockers have made significant advancements, but so have telemarketers' tactics for getting you to pick up. See how call blockers RoboKiller and Nomorobo ...

Verizon's free spam filter and anti-robocall tool are live EngadgetVerizon (which owns Engadget's parent company, Verizon Media) has opened access to a free version of its spam filter and is rolling out its anti-robocall tech....

Die, robocalls, die: A how-to guide to stop spammers and exact revenge The Washington PostWe tested six apps and services to find the best way to fight back against spam bots, telemarketers and fraud.

How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages PCMag.comSpammers try to trick you with text messages as well as phone calls and emails. Here's how to deal w.

Verizon is releasing a new app next month to fight robocalls BGRWe cover the widespread -- and still growing -- problem of robocalls and spam calls pretty extensively, in part because the people behind this seem to get more ...

Free Verizon App For Blocking Robocalls Vs Paid -- How Apps Stack Up To Stop Spam ForbesHow does Verizon free "call filtering" stack up against the paid version? And what's the best overall robocall blocking strategy? Read on. Here is a Verizon chart ...

Nine apps to block spam calls and text messages in Android AndroidGuysIf you want to block spam calls and text messages on your Android phone, here is a list of 9 Android apps to identify and block those call in your phone.

Verizon will offer free spam protection to all of its customers The VergeVerizon announced that it will offer free spam and robocall protection to its subscribers. The company says it has blocked nearly 1 billion spam calls to date, and ...

Verizon Now Offering Free Call Filtering to Block Telemarketers TidBITSUnder pressure from the US Federal Communications Commission, Verizon now offers a free call-filtering *service*, but it's just a band-aid on the spam-call ...

How to battle spam on your landline phone The VergeYou probably use a cellphone for most (or all) of your calls, assuming you make voice calls at all. However, if you still have a landline, it can be hard to battle the ...

How to stop robocalls, block numbers on your iPhone, Android and even landline USA TODAYYou have a whole arsenal of smartphone tools at your disposal: Block numbers, Do Not Disturb mode, and apps can help end this telephonic pestilence.

How To Stop Robocalls Summer 2019: New iPhone iOS 13 Features Vs. Verizon, AT&T Apps ForbesApple will step up its game to stop spam calls in iOS 13. And if you use one of the major U.S. carriers, robocall-blocking apps or services from Verizon, AT&T, ...

How to stop robocalls spamming your phone TechCrunchNo matter what your politics, beliefs, or even your sports team, we can all agree on one thing: robocalls are the scourge of modern times. These unsolicited ...

AT&T to auto block fraud robocalls for free, but blocking spam calls will cost extra ZDNetAT&T will charge $4 month to automatically block all spam robocalls.

How to block spam calls for good in iOS 13 MashableiOS 13 comes with a new call blocking feature to keep spam calls off your phone.

How to stop robocalls and other spam calls from reaching your iPhone Business InsiderThere are several ways to stop your iPhone from receiving robocalls and other unwanted spam calls, but no single remedy is a perfect solution.

Help Desk: How do you stop robocalls to your landline? The Washington PostOur tech columnist answers your questions about how to block spam, nuisance and fraudulent calls on your home phone.

Never-Ending Phone Spam Is Turning Off Consumers NPRA majority of consumers now ignore phone calls, assuming they're mostly spam. Regulators and the wireless industry admit they don't yet have answers about ...

When Apps Don't Work, Here's How To Block Robocalls On iPhone, Android ForbesThere's basically two ways to stop robocalls. One works some of the time. The other, all the time. Blocking apps: I've tried popular robocall blocking apps from ...

Here’s how to block robocalls and spam on your iPhone with iOS 13 SlashGearWith the update to the latest version of iOS on your iPhone, there'll be a new option to block spam calls. This action blocks robocalls, spam, and basically any.

How to Block Robocalls & Spam on Your Phone with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or Sprint WonderHowToIn recent years, unwanted calls have become a top priority for the FCC. In 2016, analysts estimated that US customers received over 2.4 billion robocalls per ...

Top iPhone, Android apps for blocking robocalls Fox NewsMajor carriers and app developers are ramping up their tactics for tackling robocalls on the iPhone and Android devices.

The best digital photo frames in 2019 Digital Camera WorldWelcome to Digital Camera World's guide to the best digital photo frames of 2019. Why display just one picture in a frame when you could have an ever-rotating ...

How To Completely Block, Stop Robocalls, Spam, Scams On iPhone, Android ForbesWhile apps provide some level of protection against robocalls, spam, and scams, they're not bulletproof. When all else fails, try this nuclear option.

This New App Promises to Block Robocalls Forever. But Should We Have to Pay for That? TIMEFirewall promises to block incoming robocalls, scams and spam. But why should we have to pay for that at all?

The iPhone app you need to stop spam calls is on sale for free today BGRThe spam call problem that has plagued us for years has never been worse than it is today. People in some regions can get as many as 10 or even more spam ...

You Can Block Robocalls by Default With Your Phone Company—But It'll Cost You LifehackerIf you get more robocalls than real calls, you may appreciate the Federal Communications Commission's new ruling passed Thursday. Effective immediately ...

Robocalls Are Out of Control: Here's How To Stop Them From Taking Over Your Phone NewsweekThe FTC has given phone companies permission to aggressively block illegal robocalls. Find out how to put the brakes on these annoying spam calls.

How to Block Spam Texts with Android Messages WonderHowToWith the rising popularity of smartphones, the number of spam phone calls has increased every year. It's one of the most challenging things to take control of ...

TRAI DND App on iOS: Here's how to use the new app to block spam BGR IndiaEarlier this year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India threatened to render iOS devices in the country useless, because of a dispute involving the ...

Apple introduces new call blocking software with iOS 13 to combat robocalls USA TODAYApple is looking to help users receive fewer robocalls with new call blocking tools included with iOS 13.

Feds set to crack down on robocalls, let carriers block spammers by default Chicago TribuneThe Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday that it will vote in June on whether to allow to carriers block spam calls by default.

Here Is An Awesome Way To Stop Robocalls And Spam Calls: Truecaller ForbesThe good news is you can block more of the robocalls and spam calls that drive you crazy. The bad news is you may have to spend a little bit of money to do it ...

Here Are Some Simple Methods to Block Nuisance Robocalls Interesting EngineeringAre you fed up with nuisance calls to your cell phone? Do you wish you had some means of blocking robocalls? Then you have come to the right place.

Here's how to block robocalls on iPhone and Android Fox NewsUnwanted calls are often harmless but some are after your credit card information, IDs or passwords. All are a distraction and a waste of your time.

How to stop robocalls and other spam calls from reaching your Android phone Business InsiderThere are a few ways to stop your Android phone from receiving robocalls and other unwanted spam calls, but no single method is a perfect remedy.

How T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint fight robocalls on their network USA TODAYYour cell phone provider can help protect you from robocalls. These are the tools T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Sprint offer to their customers.

Call Control App for Android Prevents Robocalls from Going to Voicemail TechliciousThe Call Control app for Android is the first I've tested that silently blocks spam calls/robocalls and prevents them from going into your voicemail.

You Can’t Stop Robocalls. You Shouldn’t Have To. The New York TimesToday's solutions for fighting spam and scam calls are ineffective. But the onus should be on the phone companies, not you, to solve this problem.

How Retargeting Can Help You Convert Customers ForbesRetargeting allows you to track your potential customers' online activity and re-engage by offering exactly what they want.

iOS 13 stops unknown callers from ringing your iPhone CNETRobocalls and solicitations will soon be things of the past.

Here are the best ways to block robocalls right now NBC NewsHere's one thing we can all agree on: Robocalls are annoying and intrusive, and we want them to stop! Despite years of congressional hearings, prodding from ...

Top 6 Best Android Robocall Blocker Apps – 2019 Android HeadlinesRobocall, for those of you who are unaware of the term, is essentially a phone call which uses a computerized autodialer in order to deliver a.

Trick those #[email protected]% spam calls with a fake phone number CNETThis app redirects unwanted calls away from your phone.

How to Block Spam Calls – A Complete Guide BeebomSpam Calls have turned from mildly annoying to a disaster in the last couple of years. I don't know about you guys, but I might have received more spam calls ...

How to Block Phone Calls On Android Tom's GuideDesperate for a way to stop those pesky robocalls? Here are several options you can try to block phone calls on an Android device.

3 best anti-spam email filters for Thunderbird to keep your inbox clean Windows ReportLooking for best spam filter for Thunderbird in 2019? Checkout our review of best Thunderbird spam filters to keep your inbox clean and safe.

How to Block and Report Spam Calls and Text Messages The New York TimesUnwanted calls and spam texts are annoying, but you can do something about them. Here's how to block and report them so they won't bother you again.

How to Stop Robocalls—or At Least Slow Them Down WIREDLet's be honest, you can't kill robocalls completely. But you can block more of them than you might think.

Google Assistant will screen spam calls on the Pixel 3 Circuit BreakerThe Pixel 3 will be able to screen spam calls and provide real-time transcriptions, Google announced during its Pixel 3 event today. The new feature will allow ...

Check out the apps that will intercept robocalls and tell you when they're done ABC NewsPesky calls from telemarketers may be easier to combat than ever. Interested in Technology? Add Technology as an interest to stay up to date on the latest ...

The iPhone app that stops those horrible spam calls just got a great new feature BGREarlier this month, we told you about an app that sadly has become a must-have for pretty much anyone with a cell phone. The issue of spam calls is a problem ...

7 ways to stop robocalls now Fox NewsHello! Please don't hang up… did you know that you could save a bundle on…? This is a robocall, another automated telemarketer. Nowadays, robocalls make ...

We tried Robokiller. Here's what we liked and didn't like KomandoIn this post, we look at a smartphone app specifically designed to combat robocalls. We tested it on an iPhone for 30 days, and we're 50-50 on whether we'd r…

How to Block Robocalls and Spam Calls PCMagAre you getting too many phone calls from spammers and telemarketers? You can take several steps to.

How to Block Calls on an iPhone TechliciousTired of the endless spam calls and area code spoofing scams? Here are four ways to block those annoying calls on your iPhone.

T-Mobile says it has blocked 1 billion robocalls The VergeT-Mobile announced today that since launching its Scam ID and Scam Block features 18 months ago, the carrier has blocked over 1 billion scam calls. T-Mobile ...

Verizon now offers free robocall and spam blocking service Sun SentinelVerizon's new free Call Filter will weed out annoying robocalls and spam as the carrier-introduces STIR/SHAKEN technology.

Stopping Robocalls: What the Big Four Carriers Are Really Doing Tom's GuideRobocalls present a massive problem that shows little sign of stopping. Here's everything each of the big four carriers are doing to fight back.

Spam calls: how to stop the robots from calling your iPhone or Android The VergeIt seems like robocalls are only getting worse, but there are several ways of reducing the scam calls and these annoying, constant interruptions.

T-Mobile switches on spam call protections for some cellphone users Washington PostMany of T-Mobile's wireless customers will soon see a new “Caller Verified” message when they receive calls on their cellphones, the company said Thursday.

How to enable spam call filtering on your Android phone TechRepublicGoogle recently added spam protection to the Phone app on Android devices. Here's how to enable it.

Top 5 ways to block spam calls TechRepublicScam likely, blocked number, a message in Chinese... sound familiar? Spam calls are on the rise, but there are ways to deal with it and keep the annoying ...

The best ways to stop robocall spammers and exact revenge Boston.com“Call me, maybe?” is on the brink of becoming “Call me, never.” Robocalls, those computer-generated shysters, are making some people stop answering the ...

AT&T Is Now Blocking Robocalls by Default, a First for Cell Phone Providers Mental FlossAT&T is becoming the first cell phone *service* provider to automatically block unwanted robocalls without a user having to opt in. But to block all of the calls, users ...

AT&T Will Now Filter Robocall Spam, If You Pay Them Extra TechdirtWhen the FCC recently released its "new" robocall plan, consumer groups quickly noted how it wasn't really new, and didn't actually accomplish much of ...

Verizon applauds FCC decision to authorize stronger robocall blocking Verizon CommunicationsThis is Verizon's reaction to a FCC vote on Thursday, June 6, that gives providers the ability block robocalls at the network level.

How to better protect yourself from robocalls on your iPhone MacworldThe solution requires a lot more technology on the backend, but you can make inroads.

How to Block Calls on an Android Phone TechliciousTired of the endless spam calls and area code spoofing scams? Here are four ways to block those annoying calls on your Android phone.

Stop robocalls to your phone for good CNETHelp is on the way to keep your phone from constantly ringing, but there are steps you can take right now.

Savvy Senior: How seniors can stop frustrating robocalls Allentown Morning CallQ: Is there anything seniors can do to stop perpetual robocalls? It seems like I get five to 10 a day on my home and cell phone, and I'm sick of it! -- Frustrated ...

Phone Companies Are Testing Tech to Catch Spam Calls. Let’s Hope It Works. The New York TimesA new standard, called Stir/Shaken, could come to your mobile provider by the end of the year. But there are already ways around it.

Robocalls: What AT&T, Comcast and Verizon are doing about them CNNRobocalls are an annoyance at best and a dangerous scam at worst. AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and other telecom giants want to tamp down on the scourge of ...

FCC could require carriers to block robocalls. Here’s why they didn’t before Digital TrendsThe FCC is considering making legal protections for carriers that want to block robocalls, and perhaps even require them to be blocked by default. In the past ...

10 Best Call Blocker Apps to Prevent Nuisance Calls to Your Small Business Small Business TrendsBombarded by unwanted calls on your mobile phone? There's an app for that! Here's our list of the 10 best call blocker app options.

Hiya Says There Were 85B Robocalls Worldwide in 2018 The Mac ObserverHiya has released [PDF] its first Global Robocall Radar Report, and the results are troubling. Global spam calls grew 325% to 85 billion calls in 2018 (via ...

Here's how to turn T-Mobile's Scam Blocking on and off AndroidGuysScam Blocking is a great feature, but it can block incoming calls you need to get too. Here's how to turn it off and turn it back on.

Apps to block robocalls and unwanted text messages WSMV Nashville(WSMV) - Robocalls and text messages can be annoying and you may be wondering how to get them to stop. Thankfully, there are many apps on the App Store ...

A new government app will allow you to stop telemarketing and spam calls Brag MagazineA new government app allows people to register their numbers and block spam and telemarketing calls before they reach you.

Review: How to stop robocall spammers -- and exact revenge Chicago Daily HeraldWhile lawmakers debate what to do about the roboscourge, engineers have cooked up some clever ways to make bots work for us, not against us. The right app ...

'It's an arms race': Inside the war on robocalls Yahoo FinanceWhat will finally stop unwanted spam calls? It's a hard-fought battle but a change called STIR/SHAKER is coming. Here's what's going on and when.

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