I'm very interested in the concept. I imagine you'd need to have a
locally running LLM rather than using an API, both for concerns of
privacy and performance. Even if not SpamAssassin, I'd love to find
anyone's open source implementation of AI for spam filtering.
On 2024-06-24 16:18, Mark London wrote:
I received a spam email with the text below, that wasn't caught by
Spamassasin (at least mine). The text actually looks like something
that was generated using ChatGPT. In any event, I put the text
through ChatGPT, and asked if it looked like spam. At the bottom of
this email , is it's analysis. I've not been fully reading this
group. Has there been any work to allow Spamassassin to use AI?
Thanks. - Mark
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From: Jeff Rothschild <he...@email.bing.com>
Subject: From a dreamer!
Date: June 22, 2024 at 18:50:03 EDT
To: YOU <he...@email.bing.com>
Reply-To: orangebluem...@naver.com
Dear Friend,
I hope this letter finds you well, surrounded by the warmth of loved
ones and the promise of a new day. My name is Jeff Rothschild, and I
am writing to you today with a heart full of excitement and a vision
for a different kind of philanthropy.
Below is a profile of me:
www.forbes.com/profile/jeff-rothschild/?sh=457d14d2c87a [1]
For many years, I have dedicated myself to supporting various
charities and causes that are dear to my heart. While I am proud of
the impact we have made together, I have come to realize that there is
more to giving than simply writing a check.
Recently, I had a dream—a vivid, inspiring dream that left me with a
sense of clarity and purpose. In that dream, I saw the faces of
ordinary people like you and me, each with their own hopes, dreams,
and struggles. And in that moment, I knew that I needed to be more
personal with my giving, to touch lives in a way that has never been
done before.
That is why I am reaching out to you today, not as a distant
benefactor, but as a fellow traveler on this journey we call life. I
want to invite you to be a part of something truly special, something
that goes beyond traditional philanthropy and connects us on a deeper,
more personal level.
Consider this letter your golden ticket to a brighter future. You've
been selected as the recipient of a generous donation from me., This
is my appreciation for your presence in this world. But this gift is
more than just a material offering; it is an invitation to join me in
a shared mission of compassion, empathy, and human connection.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of ordinary people in
ways that are both meaningful and profound. Whether it's lending a
listening ear to a friend in need, offering a helping hand to a
neighbor facing adversity, or simply sharing a smile with a stranger,
every act of kindness has the power to create ripple effects of love
and positivity.
So please, accept this gift with an open heart and know that it comes
with no expectations or obligations. Consider it a gesture of
friendship, a symbol of our shared humanity, and a catalyst for the
extraordinary things we can achieve when we come together with purpose
and passion.
Kindly provide your full name and address, and I will guide you on how
to receive this donation..
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me. May our shared
vision of a kinder, more compassionate world inspire us to take bold
action and spread love wherever we go.
With warmest regards,
Jeff Rothschild
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The email you received raises several red flags that suggest it might
be spam or a phishing attempt. Here are key indicators:
*
Unexpected Generosity: Receiving an unsolicited offer of money from a
stranger, especially someone claiming to be a well-known
philanthropist, is highly unusual and a common tactic in scams.
*
Emotional Appeal: The email uses a highly emotional and inspirational
tone, which is often employed to lower the recipient's guard and
elicit a positive response.
*
Request for Personal Information: The email asks for your full name
and address, which can be used for identity theft or other malicious
purposes.
*
Generic Greeting: The email addresses you as "Dear Friend" rather than
using your name, indicating it could be sent to a large number of
recipients.
*
Vague and Grandiose Claims: The email makes grand claims about
personal philanthropy without providing specific details or a clear
rationale for why you were chosen.
*
Suspicious Link: While the email includes a link to a legitimate
profile on Forbes, this could be a tactic to add credibility to the
scam. Scammers often use real profiles to appear legitimate, but this
doesn't verify the authenticity of the email.
*
No Verification Method: There's no way to independently verify the
sender’s identity or the legitimacy of the offer within the email
itself
Links:
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[1] http://www.forbes.com/profile/jeff-rothschild/?sh=457d14d2c87a
