AOL recently released their top-10 spam subjects for 2004, listing the most popular Spams intended for their 29 million subscribers.
For 2004 the unranked top 10 spams on AOL were:
"We carry the most popular medications" (arthritis drug Vioxx appeared often).
"You’ve been sent an Insta-Kiss!" (phishing).
"You Have 17 New Pictures"(phishing).
"STEAMY HOT LESBIAN ACTION LIVE ON CAMERA!"
"All orders are shipped from authorized locations" (pertains to online medications).
"2005 Digital Cable Filters"(claimed to unscramble digital cable channels).
"F R E E 30 Second Pre-Qualification MORTGAGE Application."
"HURRY HURRY Hot Stock on the RISE."
"Sale PRICES ARE BEST ONLINE!"
"Breaking news on the Top Pick stock."
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Despite the desexualization of this year’s spam, AOL said spammers have gone "hardcore" and have become "sophisticated, nefarious, shadowy, devious, deceitful, sneaky, malicious and . . . dedicated."
It is no suprise to see 2 phishing emails in the top 10: mortgages, stock, meds appeared whilst there was a reduction in porn from the previous year.
Source
The Washington Post
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