Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Here's a random selection of strange and/or lame spams I've received recently. If the text above does not appear as a full, clickable link, please copy the whole web address and paste it into the address box of your browser. This one may not be spam, but I'm not going to click and find out. 1: I got several of these.

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Spam Adobe Files PDF 112

Robert Weiner

OCTOBER 17, 2012

These spams aren't 100% lame -- at least they included a logo and some design elements. For more information on how to get started using Intuit GoPayment Merchant, including tutorials, FAQs and other resources, visit the Merchant Center at web site. Hey, spammers: how about deduping your mailing lists? I got 22 of these on Monday.

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Spam Tutorial Grant Mail 122

Robert Weiner

JULY 16, 2012

Here are some of the "loan offers" that have landed in my spam folder. Alreford Ltd (web.0123345667785@att.net). None have attachments, links, or graphics. One used a blue font, the others were plain old black Courier. The subject lines were blank in every case. The senders included: kelly loan offer (web.office20026045@att.net).

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Spam Money Info Contact 112

Robert Weiner

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

According to the AICPA's web site it's a phishing scam. Unlike most lame spam, at least they bothered to make it look real. I'm crushed. I didn't even know I had a CPA license, and now it's being revoked. Over and over (19 times in the past 2 days!).

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License Spam Washington Management 112

Byte Technology

JULY 6, 2016

Upon further examination the recipient discovers it got automatically dropped into their spam folder. Another type of automatic email sifting is called Bayesian Filtering, which utilizes statistical analysis to “learn” what spam looks like. To begin, follow some simple steps. To begin, follow some simple steps.

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Spam email gMail Mail 100

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. But if you subscribed us to your organization's bulk email list without our permission, then you are sending us spam." Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of March 30th). " Lights.

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Web Spam Bookmarking Offline 123

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2013

And use anti-malware tools that will warn you about suspicious web sites. If the text above does not appear as a full, clickable link, please copy the whole web address and paste it into the address box of your browser. An almost identical spam with Invoice_P350.htm Are these spammers just lazy or do these things actually work?

Spam 112

Spam Adobe Files PDF 112

Robert Weiner

AUGUST 27, 2012

Since I don't use ADP it's obvious that they're spam, but others may fall for them. Text: Your Transaction Report(s) have been uploaded to the web site: https://www.flexdirect.adp.com/client/login.aspx (links lead to [link]. I've been seeing a variety of these recently. Sender: ADPClientServices@adp.com.

Spam 112

Spam Phase Instruction Instructional 112

Robert Weiner

JANUARY 10, 2012

The following comment (with a link to an unrelated web site) was left on my blog. Using fractured English to correct someone's (nonexistent) spelling errors struck me as a novel approach to SEO. Certainly like your blog on the other hand you have to check out the actual spelling on some of your content.

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Spam Comment Site Web 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Google Analytics is a freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Internet Archive Wayback Machine :: archive.org/web. Nonprofits can use it to study past versions of their website and to monitor their progress in web design over time. Newsletter Spam Check :: mail-tester.com.

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Tools Resource Free Nonprofit 351

Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Spam and other unwelcome emails can be annoying. But if you're a Gmail user who wants to block someone from messaging you, the process is simple. Here's how.

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gMail Spam email Process 105

The Next Web

JULY 29, 2014

This story continues at The Next Web. The post How most startups mess up their marketing appeared first on The Next Web. Those who don’t can often be found with a quick Google search, or better yet via an intro through a mutual connection. Entrepreneur Social Media Analysis and Opinion'

Marketing 158

Marketing Spam Social Media Analysis 158

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. The company said it employs "hundreds" of staffers in several offices around the world to handle the millions of user reports it receives every week about everything from spam to threats of violence.

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Web Social Media Bookmarking Facebook 129

Robert Weiner

JULY 11, 2011

We are continually improving our Web site to better serve you. NOTE: The form needs to be opened in a modern, javascript enabled, browser. (ex: ex: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 3, Safari 3, Opera 9). We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. -.

Spam 122

Spam Copyright Instruction Instructional 122

The Next Web

MARCH 20, 2013

The problem with spam is that it is so easy to send a lot of it, and you only need a few fools to buy your stuff to make a buck. For less than $10 you can spam 40 million email addresses. But the fact of the matter is that as we get smarter about filtering spam, spammers get better at reaching more of us, for less money.

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Ideas Spam Script email 147

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

Google Analytics :: analytics.google.com Google Analytics is a freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Internet Archive Wayback Machine :: archive.org/web The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996.

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Resource Tools Digital Marketing 361

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

Then late in 2007 and throughout 2008, the spam on Myspace started to become overwhelming, while at the same time the naysayers and fearmongers were growing larger and louder. PEW REPORT] Digital Differences: How the Mobile Web is Narrowing the Digital Divide.

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Social Media Classes Myspace Media 219

TechSpot

JANUARY 21, 2025

Google recently confirmed that JavaScript is now required for users to submit queries to its web search service. According to a company spokesman, the new requirement will improve the overall security of the Google Search service against potentially malicious activities, including bots, spam, and criminals focused on abusing SEO algorithms.

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Search Google Spam Web 129

Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 8, 2011

It's novel to get the snail mail equivalent of spam. If you run a web search on the name of this organization you'll see lots of posts with words like "ripoff" and "scam". This one came via U.S. mail from the Fictitious Business Name Renewal Center in Sacramento, CA. This is a solicitation.

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Business Sacramento Spam Mail 152

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

By default, logging in regularly to approve new members also makes you a better group manager, because while you are logged in, you should also be participating in discussions and managing spam. Requiring approval to join forces you to be engaged in your group on a regular basis and take responsibility for monitoring spam.

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Linkedin Group Practice Management 200

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2019

WordPress powers 34% of all sites on the web and is one of the most popular digital marketing tools used by organizations in the world. Akismet Anti-Spam – automatically deletes spam and comments with malicious content on your blog posts and contact forms; also has an option to queue them for manual review.

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Plugin WordPress Websites Nonprofit 229

Robert Weiner

MARCH 16, 2012

The From address doesn't even try to look real, the message was written poorly, and there are no graphics, contact info, or links to a web site. But I was able to resist because of the lameness of the message. I do like the use of "automatical" -- that should be a real word. Yours or no" is good, as well.

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Spam Info Picture Camera 100

TechImpact

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Follow this guide to optimizing your emails for web users! Often times, when you send and email to someone who did not request it, that email is marked as spam; a mailbox that is often culled with just a few mouse clicks. More emails are read on morning public transportation commutes and on lunch breaks than at desktop computers.

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email Marketing Nonprofit Metrics 227

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 15, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Like ‘how many times can I invite my Facebook friends to a fundraising event before it’s considered spam?’ Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of August 15th).

Web 108

Web Wikipedia Bookmarking Facebook 108

The Next Web

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Broken links, wrong subject lines, using spam words – these spooky mistakes that can haunt an email marketer for weeks. This story continues at The Next Web. Let’s identify these common errors, how to avoid them and maybe, just maybe you’ll come out of the process in one piece. Entrepreneur Insider Analysis and Opinion'

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email Professional Spam Analysis 132

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. Introduction :: Integrating Web 1.0, and Web 3.0. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Static Web” with “Web 1.0:

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Social Media Social Media Chapter 277

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2007

There was a lot of spam too. "Spamtrap" is an interactive installation piece the prints, shreds and blacklists spam email. It interacts with spammers by monitoring several email addresses I have created specifically to lure in spam. The paper is recycled after the spam email has been shredded.

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Spam Feeds email Interaction 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

To lay a strong foundation for the successful long-term branding of your nonprofit on the Social Web, you need to define your primary goals and objectives. To find out whether the URLs of your choice are available, simply enter your preferred vanity URLs in your Web browser. Define Your Goals and Objectives. To secure new volunteers?

Social Media 235

Social Media Media Social Organization 235

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Before each training I review the Web presence for each NGO in attendance. To do so, you’ll need a web hosting service such as BlueHost.com. It’s important to be aware that e-newsletters that are sent BCC often trigger spam controls and are blocked by email servers. 1) Launch a new website that is mobile-optimized.

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Practice Online NGO Fundraising 279

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content. The first blogging platform, Blogger , launched in 1999 and it signaled the birth of the Social Web. Nonprofits that regularly post new content with keywords in the title are much more likely to get noticed by search engines, especially Google.

Practice 353

Practice Nonprofit Social Media Newsletter 353

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 8, 2011

My guess is that 99.99% of nonprofits (or more) have not yet been invited to beta test Google+ ( sign up here ), but if you are a regular reader of Mashable, TechCrunch, or The Next Web, you might be feeling like your missing out on the fruits of being an early adopter (before the site is even out of beta – craziness!).

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Google Nonprofit Profile Blogger 243

Byte Technology

MAY 14, 2021

At Byte Technology , we are a very knowledgeable web design and development company. Setup spam protection. And there is so much more in the new WordPress like improvement in accessibility, a long list of changes for developers, plenty of fixes for bugs, and UI enhancement. Things to Know: What to do after installing WordPress.

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WordPress Plugin Websites Contact 195

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The use of CAPTCHA requires the user to type letters or numbers or combination of the two from a distorted image that appears on the web page. prevention of comment spam. Are your community of users web or tech savvy or not really? For example, have you suffered fighting against spam, bots, or hacker attacks?

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Question Spam Registration Websites 145

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Due to its increasing popularity, there are now more concerted efforts to use LinkedIn lookalike spam to fool users in clicking links within it. If your spam filter didn't flag these emails as spam, it's best to verify the sender and recipients of these emails before clicking. Tools Web 2.0 Tools Web 2.0

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Spam Linkedin Social Network Cisco 43

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. Introduction :: Integrating Web 1.0, and Web 3.0. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Static Web” with “Web 1.0:

Social Media 225

Social Media Social Media Chapter 225

The Next Web

JANUARY 31, 2014

Around three years ago, when the “easy” ways of manipulating Google presence, such as building irrelevant links to your site within forum signatures and Web directories, have started triggering hundreds of thousands of penalties per year, online marketers and bloggers started to seek for a change of strategy. Fast forward to 2011.

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Spam Profile Google Authoring 138

TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2023

OpenAI today launched plugins for ChatGPT, which extend the bot’s functionality by granting it access to third-party knowledge sources and databases, including the web. A chatbot with web access is a risky prospect, as OpenAI’s own research has found. They also aren’t necessarily representative of the totality of the web.

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