AOL released the most popular subject lines for spam that its users received. The top 10 list is based on spam reports forwarded to these teams by AOL members via use of the popular "Report Spam" button on AOL.
1. We carry the most popular medications (arthritis drug Vioxx appeared often).
2. You've been sent an Insta-Kiss! (phishing).
3. You Have 17 New Pictures(phishing).
4. STEAMY HOT LESBIAN ACTION LIVE ON CAMERA!
5. All orders are shipped from authorized locations (pertains to online medications).
6. 2005 Digital Cable Filters(claimed to unscramble digital cable channels).
7. F R E E 30 Second Pre-Qualification MORTGAGE Application.
8. HURRY HURRY Hot Stock on the RISE.
9. Sale PRICES ARE BEST ONLINE!
10. Breaking news on the Top Pick stock.
22% of users spend less time on e-mail because of spam
53% of adult e-mail users in the United States now say they trust e-mail less because of spam, down from 62% a year ago and about the same as a June 2003, according to Pew Internet and American Life Project. 22% of e-mail users say they are spending less time on e-mail because of spam, down from 29% last year. In 2003, it was 25%.
