I received a few emails titled "Nicole has asked you a question" or something similar, about a year ago. I researched and found out they are really BAD NEWS. I have copied a short article, from: Scams: "Welcome to FanBox" - How to Cancel / Block Fanbox.com
Spam and Scam:Fanbox.com
"Welcome to FanBox"
Fanbox.com, formerly known as sms.ac, is one of the most annoying and sleaziest spams and misrepresentations going right now. Here's how to stop receiving this spam.
If you are receiving email list this, we urge you to forward them to the federal Trade Commission. If they receive enough complaints, perhaps they'll get off their lazy government backsides and do something about the scum behind this scam:
How to Block Fanbox Emails or Cancel Your Account
Don't click on the link to cancel your account. That will only confirm to these scum that your email address is being used and ensure MORE spam. And since you never signed up for it, you haven't got an account to cancel. They are just trying to trick you into clicking on a link and confirming your information!
Instead, put fanbox.com, fanboxapps.com, and sms.ac in your junk / blocked senders, junk email or spam list in your email program (eg., Outlook junk mail list)
Report these spammers to the government:
To forward unwanted or deceptive spam to the Federal Trade Commission; send it to
spam@uce.gov,
Also see the FTC and here to Report Porn Spam. In California, also use
caspam@doj.ca.gov. In Missouri, use
spamcomplaint@ago.mo.gov. In Virginia, use
cybercrime@oag.state.va.us.
If you think you have been taken advantage of by a spam scam, file a complaint with the FTC online at
Federal Trade Commission. Complaints will help the FTC find and stop people who are using spam to defraud consumers.
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How their scam works:
When you sign up for FanBox, it asks for your permission to email everyone in your address book. After you give them your password (DON'T do it!) it will start spamming everyone in your contact list / address book. It will send them these stupid ":____ asked you a question" spams.
We've received them here; and verified that the senders had no intention of sending them to us, or "asking" a question. They felt victimized.
For detailed discussion of this scam see these links:
Fanbox is the new plaxo
Spamhuntress.com: sms.ac turns into fanbox/
Steve Riley: faxbox, the latest in password scams
Fanbox: do not touch it
Fanbox SPAM Continues the SCAM
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Here is an example of the spam:
Welcome to the FanBox platform
In this email, we'll tell you about your new FanBox account and:
Why you want it
How you got it
How you can control or cancel it
Why you want it
FanBox enables millions of people to use thousands of applications provided by the best application developers from around the world.
Applications that improve your life - such as:
Your own @FanBox.com totally spam-free email address
Automatically backs up your PC files — you can access them from any Web connection
Games to entertain you for hours
How you got it
You were provided with a free FanBox account when you used an application called "Question It!", recommended to you by otiko.
To help avoid a double-registration process, users are instantly provided with a free FanBox account if they attempt to use an application (such as "Question It!") that runs on the FanBox platform.
How you can control or cancel it
Visit your Web-desktop to enjoy games and applications
Visit email settings to control the frequency of emails
You can instantly cancel your account in one easy step
We hope you enjoy FanBox as much as millions of others.
Look for the "Suggest!" links all over the site to let us know what you think. We're here to serve you.
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