SpamG, spywareG, virusesG, and hackers are a few things to be aware of while surfing the Web. There are several tools to help minimize your risk of getting scammed or getting your identity stolen, such as anti-spyware software, anti-virus software, and spam filters. Another solution is to report the problem to your InternetG Service Provider (ISPG).
Some ISPs direct users reportingGGG spam to SpamCop (http://www.spamcop.net/).
ScamCop identifies the origin of the email and then reports it to the appropriate ISP to take action.
You can also report spam and phishingG emails to:
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Simply send a copy of the email to spam@uce.gov.
- Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). File a complaint at http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
- The Anti-Phishing Working Group, which consists of ISPs, security vendors, financial institutions and law enforcement agencies. You can forward your phishing emails to reportphishing@antiphishing.org to help them fight phishing.
Below are Spam contacts for the nation's 10 largest ISPs:
AT&T
AT&T users can forward the email to missed-spam@att.net. If you are using the AT&T Message Center, you can place a check next to the message and click "Report as Spam".
Comcast
For Webmail Users: Select the message and click the "Report as Spam" button located in the right-hand corner of the Webmail Console.
For Email Client Users (Such as Outlook):Forward the spam message as an attachment to missed-spam@comcast.net.
To report phishing emails: Copy all content of the email including the headers and paste into a new email; Label the subject as "phishing email"; and send to abuse@comcast.net
America Online
For AOL users wishing to report an email, click on the email you'd like to report and click the "Report Spam" button.
Verizon
Verizon users can forward spam emails to spamdetector.notcaught@verizon.net.
Road Runner
To report spam, copy the e-mail in question with full headers displayed and send to spamblock@security.rr.com
EarthLink
Earthlink has set up a site where users can fill out and submit a report for spam or fraud. Go to the site and follow the simple instructions.
Qwest
Qwest also directs users to SpamCop (http://www.spamcop.net/) , however if the email is coming for another Qwest.net, you can forward the message to abuse@qwest.net
Optimum Online (CableVision)
If you are receiving spam from another Optimum Online email address or server, send an email to abuse@cv.net with the full headers of the original and its full contact.
If you are receiving from a non-Optimum Online source, go to SpamCop to report the email. http://www.spamcop.net/
Cox
Cox offers a SpamBlocker reporting function. Select the message from your inbox and then click the "Spam" button. You can also find the Spam button while reading individual messages or you can forward the email to spamreport@cox.net
