Over the last few days, my personal e-mail address has been being pounded by backscatter. There is apparently a spam operation under way that is using my e-mail address as the fake From:. As a result, I get all of the bounces from mail servers that are misconfigured and don't reject undeliverable mail up front during the SMTP connection.

Does anybody have any recommendations on how I can significantly cut down on the amount of backscatter I receive? Would SPF really help me much? I'm inclined to think not, since these mail servers are already misconfigured and sending out rejects as e-mails instead of as SMTP codes.

I need a solution that can plug into a Postfix/SpamAssassion setup.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. I'm being buried alive over here. And since I'm currently trying to work with banks, real estate agents, and so forth, I really don't want to miss any important mail.

From: jobs@careerone.com.au
Subject: Are you need money?

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen!
We are an european Computers company.
We offer you an additional income for part-time employment. You can earn some cash for 2-3 hours per day work.It is absolutely free for you, you should NOT sale anything! Very easy and fun way to make money.

Few main facts:
1. 900-1000 AUD a week!
2. 18+ y/o ONLY, you have to be able to check your e-mail 3-4 times a day
3. 1-2 hours of free time Monday-Thursday, preferably in the morning.
4. Daily Pay Out!

Requirements:
a) Knowledge of computer tools and the Internet is a must.
b) English (written, spoken is preferably) .
c) Autonomy, flexibility, initiative and creativity, good organizational skills.


If I have to have written English skills like theirs, I guess I'm out.

And now for another letter from our mailbag!

Hi,  smkelly

  You want, that your "member" became strong as a stone?
  You would like to recollect a young years...
  Best quality! 100% Effect!
  Best Prices!

   Visa Verified Online Shop.Worldwide shipping.100% confidential.