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Spam marketing tries a new approach

There is one rule in spam. No matter what the subject line is, the content is probably prOn. It may not be - fake Cialis and low-interest-rate mortgages aren't going to sell themselves, pal - but it's a good rule of thumb. So what am I supposed to expect when the subject line says, simply, "dick"?  Comfortably within the one rule, right?

Dear Home Owner,

Your crd. rating doesn't matter to us. If you own property and need immediate capital to use any way you want or simply want to cutback your monthly payments by a third or more, fill out this simple, secure one minute form for an instant quote. No sensitive information will be asked on the form...

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Regards,
Darrell Root
Approval Manager

Can't blame Mr. Root for what was a pretty rude come on - he was so polite in the letter, after all. Sex sells.