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How Do You Fool Spam Bots?

Posted by Cliff on from the email-armor dept.

ThisIsAnExampleAccou asks: "I am currently researching Spam Bots, and the various methods by which they collect addresses. While doing my research, I have started to notice the various ways that people post their email addresses to fool spam filters (i.e. bob@hottroutmail.com - go fishing to mail me) What clever ways have you seen/done to fool spambots while still letting people know how to get in contact with you?"

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  1. Hi! by Teancom · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm frustrated because my spambot hasn't been picking up nearly as many email addresses recently, as comparared to what it used to. Some people out there are really clever! :-( Could you please detail to me exactly how you try and keep me from harvesting your address? Oh, and putting into a testcase form would just be the icing on the cake!

    Sincerely,

    Your Friendly Neighborhood Spammer

  2. You suck by WTFmonkey · · Score: 1, Funny
    I must ask that you remove the "spider trap." My email accounts are filling up with SPAM and I now have reason to believe it is your fault.

    Sincerely,
    3s93jgwd6hyj61g6uo9@4ur5o5cfhp25qpahtr12.com