| Internet - HOW TO STOP AN E-MAIL HOAX |
| By : D L Verma | Previous | Next |
| Posted on : 05 Mar, 2006 | Total Views : 1287 |
The internet is a great way to share information, but also to spread lies and mischievous nonsense. When you get an unsolicited e-mail, these waring sings, from www.urbanlegends.about.com, should ring alram bells:
1. The text was not originally written by the person who sent it to you.
2. Phrases such as " This is NOT a hoax..."
3. ...Or "Forward this to everyone you know."
4. Overly emphatic language or heavy use of CAPITALS and exclamation marks!!!!!!!!!!!
5. Language that seems more geared to persuade than to infrom.
6. Clames to offer important information you have not heared before from legitimate sources.
7. Subtle jokes that might suggest leg pulling.
8. No reference to outside sources nor links to websites with corrobo rating information.
9. Replies with "Re:" in the subject title from people you have't written to.
