spam prevention for forms and newsletter blocks

Form spam occurs when bots scan websites for contact forms and email addresses to distribute unwanted content. While complete spam prevention isn't possible, several effective methods can significantly reduce spam submissions.

Key Spam Prevention Methods:

1. Google reCAPTCHA

• Invisible tool that distinguishes humans from bots
• Available for forms, newsletters, promotional pop-ups, and waitlists
• Shows reCAPTCHA logo at the bottom of registration forms

2. Confirmation Emails

• Requires subscribers to verify their email address
• Available for both Squarespace and Mailchimp integrations
• Double opt-in process ensures legitimate submissions

How to Identify Form Spam:

• Random letters/numbers in subject fields
• Suspicious payment links
• Unknown contact names and email addresses
• Unrecognized sender information

Spam Reporting Process:

• Automated warnings appear for suspicious submissions
• Use "Report as spam" for suspicious messages
• "Report as not spam" for incorrectly flagged legitimate messages
• Reports help improve spam detection systems

Safety Tips:

• Avoid clicking suspicious links in submissions
• Carefully examine each message before responding
• Don't contact unknown senders
• Be cautious of payment-related requests

Remember: Form submissions come from [email protected], but this address alone doesn't guarantee legitimacy. Always verify suspicious content and avoid clicking unsafe links.

This comprehensive approach to spam prevention helps maintain form security while ensuring legitimate submissions reach their intended recipients.

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