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November 24, 2006Skype VoIP + Spam = Skam

Today, someone sent me my first real Skype spam (skam?) from Khurana +Company, possibly from Austin, Texas. (Text mode, not voice.) You spam me and I’ll reveal youto everyone. I didn’t bother reading the Skype message, but I thinkhe’s a lawyer, or offers some sort of legal services by Skype andemail, not surprisingly. But don’t assume that just because I have anEast Indian (or similar) name like you that

I’ll be sympathetic to yourbusiness - or for whatever reason you picked me - especially if youapproach me in this manner.

It’s not vishing,but it’s annoying. The first thing I’ll do is block you permanently,the second announce you so that others watch out for your spam. Pickanother way to advertise yourself; this is just bad publicity for you,equivalent to cold-calling me on the phone, which would earn you anasty tirade.

Skype, you need to build a list of people that dothis without the callee’s permission and auto-block them. Will thatwork, you think? Anyone care to weigh in? On the other hand, DrewBarrymore and Beyonce can call me at any time, especially for aconference call, no matter what they’re selling.

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