The Email Wars

I am not sure how many of you look at the spam emails you get, but I would wager that you all take a peek from time to time. I could be wrong, but they amuse the hell out of me. Not for the fact that they are so unstoppable but that they are so ridiculous. I saw this one today, shield your eyes if you are afraid of BAD emails, and I had to share it. Sorry if you are offended in any way but I had to tell you why. 

First: Look at the entire email header. The From line is completely inconsistent, the subject line is that of a pop star, the to line is to someone that does not even exist at this honey pot email address we have set up, and what the hell is that URL they spoof it coming from? Wouldn’t this stop you right there? Well maybe you but I have to look sometimes. 

Second: There is an attachment. When is the last time you saw an email marketing campaign that was legit and professionally done with an attachment? Warning… yes. 

Third: The Copy. What’s Up? Want to be a real man? And the URL at the bottom is coming from a comcast domain. Nice touch. 

And last but not least the typos. Sure we all make them, but it is in bad english. 

Wow I am not sure that you could send worse spam. Even if you tried…. And that is not a challenge to you. 

So how with all of these flags does it still get through to the inbox (was in junk folder)? Who the heck knows but it will never fail to amaze me.