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Too Good To Be True...It Probably Is"
PROBLEM: I received an email that I believe
is a fraud or scam to cheat people out of money. What should I do?
SOLUTION: You can report the incident to one of many watch groups. http://www.fraud.org/ UAB's Acceptable Use Policy specifically prohibit the use of the UAB network for these and other types of violations. If the email originates from a user of UAB 's netrwork we may be able to do something about it. Otherwise... IF you are serious about SPAM then read The SPAM-L FAQ .
If you receive unsolicited e-mail, originating
at UAB, in the form of for-profit advertising, or unwelcome
or harassing messages, you should notify UserServices.
UAB's Policy for Acceptable Use of Computer and Network Resources
specifically prohibit the use of the UAB network for SPAM
(E-mail junk mail) and describes other types of violations.
Send US the Full set of Message HEADERS.
The best way to be sure User Services receives this information is to
FORWARD the message and FULL HEADERS to UserServices@uab.edu,
using your e-mail programs FORWARD button. When you FORWARD the
message, insert your own words at the top of the message and paste the
copied full set of headers before it gets sent.
Click here if you don't know how
to find the FULL HEADERS. INCLUDING
A FULL SET OF E-MAIL HEADERS.
In order for us to track down the source
of the abuse you received, we have to have the full set of headers, including
all of the "Received:" lines which trace the path of the mail through the
network. Without them, we cannot determine the actual origin point or time
of transmission, and we cannot report it to the proper authorities or take
action against the ABUSER.
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For additional assistance contact UserServices@uab.edu
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