Tutorial on Tracking Email

Ever wanted to know who had the nerve to send you that obnoxious piece of spam?

Usually spammers hide their true identity behind private networks, proxies, and SMTP servers with open relays.

This website provides tips on tracking spammers back through their deceptive ways.

Keeping spammers on the run and having to change ISPs every week without question helps reduce the profitability (and hence the only incentive) to send spam.

However, keep in mind that tracking and reporting spam probably won't do that much when it comes to fighting your own spam problem.

The best way to keep spam out of your inbox is to use a client-side spam solution such as SpamButcher.

Also, be careful when reporting spammers. Often they will spoof an innocent bystander's email address - making it look like they're the culprit. When contacting an ISP - provide them with all the information - they be able to confirm or vindicate if the accused party is actually responsible.

Resource: Tutorial on Tracking Email