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Tips to Fight Spam on Your Computer and Cell Phone 11

by Warren Riddle on June 18, 2009 at 05:00 AM


10) Google it
Alright, this one is easy. Just Google your e-mail address, and if it pops up in search results, you've probably found at least one reason why you're getting more spam than usual. If your e-mail address is showing up in blogs or Web sites you've joined, check the site's preferences to see if you can hide or remove your address. Otherwise, if you're bogged down in spam, it may be time for a new address...

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