The CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 allows for private right of actions against spammers, and if you're getting extra spam in your inbox as a result of our recent security breach, we want to help you exercise that right. The problem is that we need your help to find out about all the various spammers. If you receive any spam in your inbox that you believe is related to your leaked email address, please forward the unsolicited email to spam AT gawker DOT com, and we'll contact the FTC on your behalf. If you'd like, you can reply to the spammer with the following email, but the most important thing is that you forward us the spam:
To Whom It May Concern:
I believe that you and/or your agents are sending SPAM emails using email addresses harvested from the Gawker database that was published on the internet, and that is why I am now receiving unsolicited email from you.
This email is to put you on notice that I have reported this to Gawker Media and they will be notifying the FTC of your actions and will consider pursuing private legal action under the provisions of the CAN-SPAM Act should you continue to send out SPAM emails to their reader base.
As you may be aware, penalties for violations of the CAN-SPAM act can reach several million dollars in fines, in addition to injunctive relief. Consider this email a warning and cease your SPAM emailing activity immediately.
Regards,
Your name here
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