Spam emails are the electronic equivalent of all that junk mail you throw out after emptying the mailbox. Spam is primarily made up of unsolicited emails trying to sell you something or trick you into giving away crucial personal data. If you have an email account, chances are you’ve seen at least a few of these obnoxious spam messages.
- Foreign banking scams (like that famed Nigerian prince who needs your help)
- Phishing scams seeking out your personal info
- “Make money fast” or “get rich quick” schemes
- Solicitations for online dating
- Ads for “miracle” medical cures
- Ads from pornographic websites
- Chain mail (Forward this message to six friends to get a super prize!)
- Offers to help you improve your business, your love life, your hair growth, etc.