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By: Flattery Spam « QA Management Musings

Flattery Spam « QA Management Musings — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:19:56 +0000

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By: Yvette Francino

Yvette Francino — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:39:57 +0000

I received a couple of the Flatteryspam comments on my blog that started with “I said it already but… ” These got marked as spam on my wordpress blog. The first time I found it, I thought… “Here I get this wonderful comment about how great my blog is, and WordPress marks it as spam!” Then I got another comment from someone else starting with the exact same wording, and figured out it WAS spam. (Oh well, I had a moment of thinking my blog was the best blog EVER!)

What’s funny is that I googled to find out more about this method of spamming and came across this site, which is very informative about preventing spam, but, in fact has one of these flatteryspams as a legitimate comment!

http://partytow.com/e/2009/10/07/12-vital-tips-and-tools-to-combat-comment-spam-in-wordpress/

By: Annette

Annette — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:15:33 +0000

I also received this spam and reported it to Go Daddy.

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:56:43 +0000

I received the same email 9/29/09 and reported it to GoDaddy.com as SPAM;

I am pleased to announce that XXXX has been selected for the 2009 Best of Chicago Award in the Interior Design Services category by the US Commerce Association.

In recognition of your achievement, a 2009 Best of Chicago Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to XXXX by following the simple steps on the 2009 Best of Chicago Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to receive your award:
http://www.uscommerceassociation.com/AZBBH-****

Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of XXXX has been posted on our website. The USCA hereby grants XXXX a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.

An Award Code has been assigned to your company that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release.

Your Award Code is: ZBBH-****
Sincerely,

Kelly McCartney
Board Of Review
US Commerce Association

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:03:27 +0000

That fancy sounding address is actually for Mail Boxes Etc. Today, I received a similar email. Mine read:

I am pleased to announce that ____ has been selected for the 2009 Best of Millersville Award in the Art Goods category by the US Commerce Association.

blah, blah, blah…

An Award Code has been assigned to your company that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release.

Your Award Code is: **-***-**

Sincerely,

Kelly McCartney
Board Of Review
US Commerce Association

Their domain is registered with GoDaddy, and I reported them under their spam/phishing category. You should too!