Spam Tips

Don't buy ANYTHING from a spammer
If an unexpected email brings you news that seems too good to be true,
it is probably spam and a scam. If you didn't request information about
the product or service, it is probably spam and a scam. If it promises
to enhance parts of your body, it won't. If it promises you a cheap and
easy mortgage, you can do better by visiting your bank. If it promises
that you can make a fortune on a penny stock, you can't. If you are
unsure, check with five friends. Chances are four of them also received
the spam and you'll know to steer clear of it.

Don't click on links in unsolicited emails
Spam filters are catching a lot of unwanted email, but some still reach
you. Most spam is designed to get you to respond with your own email,
click on an embedded link, or click on the link at the bottom to
"unsubscribe." When you respond or click the "unsubscribe" link, the
sender may add your address to a SPAM database of known active email
addresses and sell it to other spammers. When you click on an embedded
link, you may end up on a phony website designed to lure you into a
phishing scam.

Don't be an unintentional Spammer
If you're like most people, you've probably received at least one hoax
or chain letter in your inbox. What should you do with the next one you
receive? Delete it! Chain letters and hoaxes have the potential to cause
problems (lots of network traffic, filling up someone's inbox, or
hooking you into a phishing scam), and they can also be very annoying.
For current information about email hoaxes, visit
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/latest-information.html.

What is the difference between the Deluxe and Light Edition?
There are two versions of RNJ Mail, the default Deluxe Edition, and the Light Edition. Features are similar and the settings are shared between the two editions.  The Deluxe Edition has a more modern improved interface but it is really a matter of preference.  The Light Edition is faster and better suited to those who are using a low bandwidth or dial-up connection.  The Light Edition will also work better for older, slower computers or computers with older web browsers.  You are free to use the edition that like best.

Are you a Mac user?
Safari 2.04 and Firefox 2.0.X work well for Ramapo E-mail.  You can download Firefox for the Mac here.


Looking for an E-mail Address?
A global address book of all Ramapo e-mail addresses is available.  In RCNJ mail, click on "Contacts" => "Directory Services" => "Ramapo Address Book".  This contains a searchable directory of all @ramapo.edu addresses.

Include original text in replies and forwards.
By default RCNJ Mail does not include the original text of a message in replies and forwards.  To include the original text when replying, click on "Options" => "Mail" => "Composing" and in the "Reply" section select "Include original inline".   Click Apply to save your changes.