E-mailSecure.com subscribers create passwords to ensure mail is read only by intended recipients; assign usage rights; cancel or edit content and attachments after transmission; expire e-mails after a specified time period; and monitor content and attachment usage. Unlike conventional e-mail systems, which require manual confirmations, E-mailSecure lets subscribers track messages regardless of addressee follow-up. It is user-friendly, and requires no software installation.

Individuals and companies, from magazines to law firms are now catching on. They realize that these systems can increase communication efficiency and safeguard privacy and proprietary information.

“E-mailSecure.com not only fills in gaps of most e-mail systems, but gives you total control over how messages are used, and provides detailed documentation and accountability,” said Ellis.

Andrew Westmoreland

An apparent accomplice of Scott Richter, Westmoreland’s Texas-based company, Internet Access Group Inc., sends millions of spam messages pushing everything from gas to online diploma mills to auto loans and mortgages. His business also operates under names Brilliant Marketing, Aphrodite Marketing, OptiGate Networks and Players Exchange Club.

Robert Soloway

Robert Soloway’s Oregon-based company, Newport Internet Marketing Corporation, has sent millions of spam emails and has been subject of numerous complaints and lawsuits by class action groups and Microsoft.

Soloway’s spam messages often contain get-rich-quick schemes selling (what else?) spam software and “fresh” email addresses. Yes, that’s right folks; you too can send spam to 15 million recipients for just $295. At least that’s what ad says, but would you want to give your credit card number to someone like this?

Slam Door on Spam

We’ve presented you with just a small sampling of questionable characters who insist on clogging your inbox with junk email. While these may be some of most egregious offenders, there are plenty more waiting in wings who would like nothing more than to be considered equally offensive. As these new spammers rise through ranks, we’ll keep you posted on who they are, and what kind of shady business they’re up to.