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FTC Spam Forum
April 30 - May 2, 2003

Federal Trade Commission
Conference Center
601 New Jersey Ave, NW
Washington, DC

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If you were unable to attend, click here for details on how to obtain videotapes of the forum.

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The Federal Trade Commission hosted a public forum to explore the issues regarding the proliferation of and potential solutions to unsolicited commercial email ("UCE" or "spam"). The forum also looked at how the unique qualities of spam contribute to and hinder both fraud and its prosecution.

DATES: The workshop was held on April 30-May 2, 2003, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Federal Trade Commission, 601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. The event was open to the public, and there was no fee for attendance. Pre-registration was not required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Huseman, Attorney, (202) 326-3320, or Renard Francois, Attorney, (202) 326-2251, Division of Marketing Practices, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.

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Agenda [PDFLast Updated: Thursday, June 12, 203 17:11
Panelist Biographies [PDF]

Draft Transcript:

Day One, April 30, 2003 [PDF] Draft Last Updated: Thursday, June 12, 203 17:11
Day Two, May 1, 2003 [PDF] Draft Last Updated: Thursday, June 12, 203 17:11
Day Three, May 2, 2003 [PDF] Draft Last Updated: Thursday, June 12, 203 17:11

Presentations
ePrivacy Group [PDF]   Malik, Dale [PDF]
Hancock, Bill [PDF]   McLean, Doug (Postini) [PDF]
Koschier, Margo (AOL) [PDF]   Nicholas, Nick [PDF]
Levine, John [PDF]   Gerard, Phillippe [PDF]

Supplements to the Record

Spam Web Site

Federal Register Notice

Press Release  (12/23/02)

Educational Materials
You've Got Spam: How to "Can" Unwanted Emails [TEXT] [PDF]
Email Address Harvesting: How Spammers Reap What You Sow [TEXT] [PDF]
Don't Want Your Email Address Harvested? [TEXT]

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What's In Your In-box?

[TEXT]

[PDF]
The "Nigerian" Scam: Costly Compassion [TEXT] [PDF]
FTC's "Break the Chain" Homepage

 

 
Chain Emails: Just Another Ploy or the Real McCoy?

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"Remove Me" Responses and Responsibilities: Email Marketers Must Honor "Unsubscribe" Claims


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Last Updated: June 21, 2003