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Spam-Artists Target of New Game

Spam-Artists Target of New Game


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(KSL News) -- Spam artists are the target of a new internet game.

It's called "spam- baiting." The new cyber sport catches online con artists in the act.

Online imposters try to lure unknowing victims into complex schemes, then steal their bank accounts. But internet tricksters who spam bait, exchange email with the bad guys until they realize they've been caught.

Law enforcement doesn't encourage spambaiting. But the top spam baitors have suggestions on what to do if you receive email.

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