Question

Which of the following statements about spam is not true? Most spam originates from bot networks. Spamming is more tightly regulated in Europe than in the United States. Cell phone spam usually comes in the form of SMS text messages. Spamming has mushroomed because it is so inexpensive and can reach so many people. Spam costs for business are very high.

Answer 1

Following option is not true:

Spamming is more tightly regulated in Europe than in the United States.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Spamming can be defined as a process in which a bulk quantity or advertising messages or e-mails are sent over and over through electronic media for publicity.
• This unwanted term is also applied on internet forums and media like social network and television advertising.
• In order to regulate spamming some laws were introduced. In order to combat spam e-mails, anti-spam laws were introduced around the world. Many countries including US and Canada have enacted legislation of anti-spam.
• While going through the history we can see that all the laws have been applied by US where Europe has applied only Act 13. This shows that United states is more tightly regulated than Europe.