A History of Spam: The True Origins of the Stuff In Your Junk

Viagra for cheap! Your long lost Nigerian friend who wants to make you a millionaire! Refinance your house! Seriously! What is up with all that junk?! Have you ever looked at your junk mail and wondered, “where does it all come from?” And how on Earth did they get your email? And who on Earth actually believes any of it? Believe it or not, these messages more often then not come from people who build entire companies around spamming your mailbox—and it is costing the world hundreds of millions annually. Sit back, relax, and prepare to read one of the oddest histories of your life! Don’t worry—we promise not to spam your mailbox when you are done!