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Spamtraps 101: What they Are, Why You Hit Them, & What to Do About It

Austin Bliss — May 29, 2020 What Is A Spamtrap? Spamtrap email addresses are “dummy” (but fully functional and deliverable) email addresses used for the express purpose of attracting spam. Any messages hitting these addresses are considered unsolicited bulk email. To summarize: A spamtrap is a valid, deliverable email address that is exclusively used to … Continue reading Spamtraps 101: What they Are, Why You Hit Them, & What to Do About It

Spamtrap 101 – How Spamtraps Get On Your List (and How to Protect Yourself)

Austin Bliss — January 9, 2017 — January 9, 2017 Are You Hitting Spamtraps? Usually your ESP will let you know if you message a spamtrap. Alternatively, you can utilize a service that monitors blacklists or you can simply watch your marketing outcomes – if you are seeing a decrease in your key performance metrics … Continue reading Spamtrap 101 – How Spamtraps Get On Your List (and How to Protect Yourself)