Peter Moshou has received a one year jail sentence.
Experts at Sophos have welcomed the news that a man known as the
"Timeshare spammer" has been sentenced to one year in jail under
the United States CAN-SPAM act.
Peter Moshou, 37, has been sentenced to spend 12 months in a
federal prison, and will have to pay $120,000 in fines. The man,
from Auburndale, Florida, sent millions of unsolicited spam emails
advertising brokerage services for people interested in selling
their timeshares.
By forging the "from" address in emails he sent, using deceptive
subject lines, failing to provide an unsubscribe option, and other
offences, Moshou fell foul of the CAN-SPAM act which has also
successfully snared other spammers.
"In their search for a quick buck, spammers don't mind making
life more miserable for millions of internet users. We applaud the
law enforcement authorities for pursuing this case through to its
conclusion," said Graham Cluley, senior
technology consultant for Sophos. "The 'timeshare spammer' will
have plenty of time to reflect on his crimes now he's behind
bars."
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