If concerned, it seems the logical thing to do would be to examine the heading, and see if the "from" address appeared authentic.
Nick On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:01:39 -0000, Richard Bartholomew wrote: >Thanks, Don >Yes, I thought all details looked authentic - although I've never heard of >the individual mentioned but, then again, wouldn't expect to as I don't live >in the US! >I also agree that the enforcement/policing of such laws will be interesting, >to say the least! >Have a good Christmas. >Regards >Richard Bartholomew >E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Don Bishop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Braillenote List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2003 8:40 AM >Subject: Re: [Braillenote] IS THIS VALID OR SPAM? >> I got one of these as well. I believe there is some actual antispam law >going into effect as I am in California and do remember vaguely something >about it. >> Considering just how difficult it's going to be to ever enforce these >things, I've really never payed close attention. I did reply though as the >address and all >> info does seem quite valid. >> >> Don >> >> On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 07:55:22 -0000, Richard Bartholomew wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> In these days of high risk, I am very wary of unsolicited E-Mail and, >> therefore, wonder whether what follows is 'real' or bogus. Has anyone >else >> received this, please and is certain of its validity? >> >> Quoted mail starts: >> >> Dear Valued Pulse Data HumanWare Customer, >> As of January 1, 2004 California Senate Bill 186 requires companies to >> comply with >> a new email anti-spam law. Bill 186 states all email coming out-of and >going >> in-to >> California be sent by permission of the recipient only. That means we at >> Pulse Data >> HumanWare, with headquarters in California, must have your permission in >> order to >> send any information to you via email. This includes promotions, >> hardware/software >> updates, news, new product information, affiliate discounts, workshop and >> conference >> information in your area, and more. >> TO RECEIVE ANY EMAIL FROM PDH STARTING 01/01/2004, PLEASE REPLY TO THIS >> EMAIL. >> Simply hit REPLY and SEND and you agree to be kept on our email list for >> future correspondence. >> If you do not reply PDH will not send you any emails after 01/01/2004. >> Questions? Contact Paul Chae at 1 800 722 3393 x 228, >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Pulse Data HumanWare >> 175 Mason Circle >> Concord, CA 94520 >> >> Quoted mail ends. >> >> Regards >> >> Richard Bartholomew >> E-Mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> ___ >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >> >> >> >> >> ___ >> To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >> http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote >> >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
