> On Thu, 2022-02-03 at 10:50 -0500, joea- lists wrote:
>> SA version 3.4.5
>> 
>> Since yesterday 2/2/22 (gasp!) . . . I've noticed an up tick in missed
>> SPAM from .co domain.  Though obvious SPAM
>> weight loss, phish, "personals", they are scoring rather low.   
>> 
>> Added a custom rule for that domain, which should deal with it, but
>> wondering if I missed some changes that 
>> might cause this?
>> 
> IMO that's too specific: it will deal with spam from that address, but
> each new address needs its own rule. I only use that type of rule to
> ding endless sales messages from companies that I bought one item from
> and who are unlikely to ever sell me anything else. 
> 
> IMO its worth scanning though spam looking for odd phrases or spellings
> and making rules to add points for these features. Done carefully, you
> can end up with rules that trap that type of spam no matter where it
> comes from, i.e. pron, "girls looking for men", banking  scams, etc.
> 
> Martin
>

Yes, it is painting with a rather broad brush and there are several other
domain specific rules.  Each was done "just for now".

Time to follow your suggestion, but, kind of like laying off from the gym 
for a few weeks, then trying to get started again.

joe a.


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