Just thought I'd share some fairly well written spam I just got and the reply I sent her. Don't normally reply to spam but somehow this one made me want to. Bolded are a couple areas I have problems with.
Hi Linda,
I was recently reviewing Forex sites in some of the major search engines and I came across your web site:5 Star Affiliate Programs.com Out of all the sites I came across yours really stood out for me and if you could please spare me just two minutes, I have a business proposition for you, as you are in the same market as I am.
After reviewing your site I found that we are both targeting the exact same market, though we are not in competition with each other.
I have been studying this target for quite some time and would like to present you with the opportunity to increase your income for five minutes work. You will be provided with the marketing materials, all you need do is send out an email to your ezine list or add a graphic to your web site, and you can make money. You can do this by signing up to the affiliate program found here: tinyurl DOT com/junkylookinglink
By promoting this product you can earn a commission without ever having to handle customer service or ship any products. It’s a fantastic way to make money pretty much out of thin air!
By working together, we have the potential to create an additional revenue source for both of us – without investing any money or even any time. Because we share the same target market, your customers are guaranteed to be interested in the product. An affiliate arrangement is a surefire way to make that interest work to our mutual benefit. to sign up to this affiliate program visit: tinyurl DOT com/junkylookinglink
I offer this partnership very selectively, so please do act fast if you wish to go ahead with this. Also please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Finally, Linda I know you’re a busy person and I’d like to thank you for reading this email whether you choose to promote and make some extra cash or not. Keep up the good work.
By the way, you’ll be paid on the 10th of each month tinyurl DOT com/junkylookinglink
Sincerely,
Shelly W
P.S. I hope you don’t mind me emailing you, but your Forex web site really stood out from the others I came across during my research.
My reply to Shelly:
Shelly, please review your email practices before you get in trouble.
I don’t have a Forex site (so she obviously lied about reviewing my site)
I am not an affiliate
I am an industry guru that preaches ethical marketing practices.
I sincerely doubt will make money with this OUT OF THIN AIR with 5 minutes work!
Your email is well written but is STILL spam and does not comply with the Spam can act at all.
You should read it before you get in trouble.
(she included no contact info or removal instructions.)
Not sure why I bothered to reply to this affiliate's spam, but since I did, just thought I'd share it here.
Hi Linda,
I was recently reviewing Forex sites in some of the major search engines and I came across your web site:5 Star Affiliate Programs.com Out of all the sites I came across yours really stood out for me and if you could please spare me just two minutes, I have a business proposition for you, as you are in the same market as I am.
After reviewing your site I found that we are both targeting the exact same market, though we are not in competition with each other.
I have been studying this target for quite some time and would like to present you with the opportunity to increase your income for five minutes work. You will be provided with the marketing materials, all you need do is send out an email to your ezine list or add a graphic to your web site, and you can make money. You can do this by signing up to the affiliate program found here: tinyurl DOT com/junkylookinglink
By promoting this product you can earn a commission without ever having to handle customer service or ship any products. It’s a fantastic way to make money pretty much out of thin air!
By working together, we have the potential to create an additional revenue source for both of us – without investing any money or even any time. Because we share the same target market, your customers are guaranteed to be interested in the product. An affiliate arrangement is a surefire way to make that interest work to our mutual benefit. to sign up to this affiliate program visit: tinyurl DOT com/junkylookinglink
I offer this partnership very selectively, so please do act fast if you wish to go ahead with this. Also please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Finally, Linda I know you’re a busy person and I’d like to thank you for reading this email whether you choose to promote and make some extra cash or not. Keep up the good work.
By the way, you’ll be paid on the 10th of each month tinyurl DOT com/junkylookinglink
Sincerely,
Shelly W
P.S. I hope you don’t mind me emailing you, but your Forex web site really stood out from the others I came across during my research.
My reply to Shelly:
Shelly, please review your email practices before you get in trouble.
I don’t have a Forex site (so she obviously lied about reviewing my site)
I am not an affiliate
I am an industry guru that preaches ethical marketing practices.
I sincerely doubt will make money with this OUT OF THIN AIR with 5 minutes work!
Your email is well written but is STILL spam and does not comply with the Spam can act at all.
You should read it before you get in trouble.
(she included no contact info or removal instructions.)
Not sure why I bothered to reply to this affiliate's spam, but since I did, just thought I'd share it here.