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Most popular spam subject lines: Vioxx, phishing, live on camera

AOL released the most popular subject lines for spam that its users received in 2004. AOL boasts 29 mln members and blocked 1.
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AOL released the most popular subject lines for spam that its users received in 2004. AOL boasts 29 mln members and blocked 1.2 bln messages in 2004. The Top 10 list is based on spam reports forwarded to these teams by AOL members during the 2004 calendar year - much of it collected in the aggregate 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.
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