1. The subject line begins: “Creed”

2. It’s obviously from a PR firm, but is made to look like a forward, for example “Fwd: INSIDE THE MUSIC/AUG DOCUMENTARY SERIES”. Insta-delete.

3. The email begins: “Dear There, ”

4. The content of the email reads:

Dear Friend,

This is Abigail.

I am contacting you through this contact form as there is no email address available. lies!

I just came across your blog site through GOOGLE search and wanted to inform you that we offer you FREE seo services such as article, directory submissions, social bookmarking for your blog or website at FREE of cost. This will help increase your site traffic and Page Rank.

5. You asked me something that I’ve already answered in a previous email.