E-Mailing People Offering Them an Alternative Service

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by khalid, Jun 10, 2008.

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    What is the legality in the UK/USA from taking an e-mail address from e.g. eBay or Craigslist and sending an e-mail to say "Try this site, it's like eBay/Craigslist but it's free to advertise ..."

    Thanks,

    Khalid.
     
    khalid, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    It's against the law and you could face criminal prosecution, but more likely, hefty civil penalties.
     
    mjewel, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  3. khalid

    khalid Active Member

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    is there any official documentation advising of this?
     
    khalid, Jun 10, 2008 IP
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    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    Many recipients would consider it spam.
     
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    Sending this type of unsolicited email is spam. You can research "SPAM" laws in the UK and US.

    Also, research the CAN-SPAM Act. "Harvesting" email addresses is also against ebay's policy.
     
    mjewel, Jun 10, 2008 IP
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    vegaschris1 Peon

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    Start by Googling "Spam - felony"

    You can go to the FTC site and read more.
     
    vegaschris1, Jun 11, 2008 IP