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This is a new service provided for
our members. We cannot, of course, be responsible for the content in
other people's websites. However, those which are linked below are
all government sponsored and are generally known to provide very good
information.
Note that the service to help
members with
computer problems has been discontinued.
Spam Awareness
Do not forward chain
letters, they are usually hoaxes and are mostly created to promote spam.
Chain letters are going around,
asking you to send it to everyone in your e-mail address threatening
serious damage to your computer, or offering money. These are
usually hoaxes, careful reading of what they threaten would demonstrate
how implausible they are.
Click here for an
extract of a recent one.
These letters clog up the system,
overload the Server Computers, and generally favour spammers. If
you would like to check if a circular letter is a hoax, check with the
Symantec website
During February this year, the
Olympic Torch Invitation hoax appeared again. This is hardly a new
hoax as it first appeared exactly four years ago.
 
Never
respond to spam, and do not use the unsubscribe links -
it merely confirms that spammers
have found a valid e-mail address. Remember that on many occasions
they are trying to guess e-mail addresses.
Only use unsubscribe links on bona
fide messages.
Are you troubled
by advertising 'cold' telephone calls?
Under Government legislation
introduced on 1st May 1999 and replaced on 11th December 2003 by the
Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003,
it is unlawful to make unsolicited direct marketing calls to individuals
who have indicated that they do not want to receive such calls.
An organisation was formed - they
have a comprehensive website
More?
If you prefer to phone them, their
number is 0845 070 0707
Do you want to stop
unsolicited advertising mail?
To deal with unsolicited mail,
there is an equivalent organisation to that which deals with telephone
calls. More?
Would you like help to
ensure your safety on the Internet?
The website 'Get Safe Online' will
help you protect yourself against internet threats. The site is
sponsored by government and leading businesses working together to
provide a free, public service.
More?
Are you troubled
by unaddressed mail?
You can stop it by writing to:
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Door to Door
Optouts
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Royal Mail
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