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FBI Raids Home of Spam King Alan Ralsky

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the click-here-to-enlarge-your-prison-cell dept.

wstearns writes "The Detroit News is reporting that the FBI has raided Alan Ralsky's home. In the raid, the FBI took computers and financial records, effectively shutting him down. Mr. Ralsky has been frequently covered here."

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  1. Re:Charged with what? by Coneasfast · · Score: 5, Informative

    Last time I checked, it was legal to e-mail someone you don't know.

    if you read the article (not slashdotted yet):

    The law also forbids spammers from using multiple e-mail addresses or domain names to camouflage their identities. Penalties include up to 20 years' imprisonment and an $11,000 fine per offense.

    Warrants show FBI agents sought evidence Ralsky and Bradley sent commercial e-mail using at least 14 domain names.

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