Email Client Fraud Flag Tripped by Clickthru Wrapper

 
From: "John Collins" <john@PROTECTED>
In-Reply-To: Re: SQL table schema optimizations - any ideas?
Date: September 15th 2007
FYI--

Odd thing.

I just sent a newsletter on behalf of a paying client out to my list of 22,000+.

He got real panicky when he got several replies from his potential customers that said that the email about his function contained a fraud warning.  I do not know who these customers are  so I cannot learn what email software they are using, but one thing I do know is they are using 'Mail Scanner."  http://www.mailscanner.info/
They just released a new version that generates a warning when the actual link in the address is masked by the wrapper that Dada uses to count clickthrus.

Nothing we can do about it that I know of except stop using the clickthru counter.  I hate to do that, but my clients are not computer sophisticated and are totally put off by that warning.

FWIW, I personally use Eudora Mac V6.2 and when I read one of the newsletters myself, when I mouse over one of the wrapped links, I get a small yellow popup dialog warning that the link may be deceptive.  It's not too intrusive so no one has complained.

Here's a real life example of the client's complaint:
(from the actual newsletter as forwarded by my client)
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Most of you viewing the MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "meetingsandmixers.com" claiming to be MailScanner has detected a possible fraud attempt from "meetingsandmixers.com" claiming to be MeetingsandMixers.COM web site are active participants in chamber of commerce, networking mixers and educational business meetings, so we wanted to warn you: DON'T MISS THE BOAT...
This is a Featured Event you really need to know about:
XXX  Luxury Yacht Business Mixer & Harbor Cruise
There are only a few tickets left so make your reservation today. (Read down for a link to reserve online)

Tuesday, Sept 25 from 5 to 8:30pm
On "The Endeavor Luxury Yacht" in Newport Harbor.
The XXX Luxury Yacht Business Mixer & Harbor Cruise is less than 2 weeks away. Hosted by XXX. Open to all Businesses, Networking Groups & Chambers of Commerce. (Non-RBN members can also attend.)

This is a repeat of an always outstanding and fun "Mixer at Sea." The date is Tuesday, Sept 25, from 5pm to 8:30pm. It takes place on The Endeavor Luxury Yacht in Newport Harbor.
Over 300 Businesses will be on board for great FOOD, Entertainment and Business to Business Networking. If you have not yet made your reservation and would like to attend or even have a Display Table, call  XXXat  or purchase your tickets on line by clicking on:
Admission, including three full hours of quality networking, 2 hour cruise of Newport Harbor, all the food you can eat and all the great prospects you can meet: Only $65 (XXX Members: $55).

Excellent COMPLIMENTARY Food and Refreshments from:

<snip>
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John Collins
Meetings and Mixers
PO Box 80461               
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688-0461
949-689-7070
info@PROTECTED
http://www.meetingsandmixers.com
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