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try abuse@company.com (none / 0) (#2)
by pfaut on Mon Aug 23, 2004 at 06:15:27 AM PDT

Most companies set up a mailbox named 'abuse' to collect these types of reports. I've had mixed success using them, though. Some companies will look into it and respond back with their findings. Others will respond with a form letter asking you to jump through a few hoops to report the problem some other way. Among the former is E-Gold. I've received phishing email targeting them and they seemed to appreciate the fact that I reported it. Among the latter would be PayPal. I don't remember exactly what they wanted me to do but it was made quite clear that they wouldn't investigate anything sent to the abuse mailbox.


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