Is it illegal to sign people up for spam?

There are people that use their own email addresses and send me spam about dating services, and what not. Is it illegal if I sign them up for spam, like newsletters and what not, to give them a taste of their own medicine?Is it illegal to sign people up for spam?
its not illegal their giving you their email so that's like if they give you their phone number all you have to do is give it to someone else and then the other person can call that number it works the same way with spam



The CAN-SPAM Act doesn't apply to the person giving emails out to the spammers it applies to the spammers



and if you sign them up for spam that is illegal for the spammers to send doesn't mean you or the person getting spam can get fined or go to jailIs it illegal to sign people up for spam?
Yes it is still illegal because they haven't asked for it.



Spam is illegal but many people are still receiving messages because people don't care about the laws, and also because not all of these messages are technically spam. There are a list of guidelines which should be followed when sending emails. This includes not having misleading information in the header information.



Spam is actually unsolicited email and this means that people are still allowed to send out junk email that you have requested. If you put your name on a mailing list then this doesn't count as spam. It's very easy to get added onto mailing lists and as a result you probably have lots of newsletters in your mailbox right now.



Whenever you sign up for anything on the internet there is a box to say whether or not you want to receive communication from them. If you agree then that company is allowed to send you emails. This is not spam because they have already asked permission to contact you. It's important that you read everything you do on the internet.



However, even these newsletters that you have requested must have opt-out links in them somewhere. These links are used to take your name off the mailing list so that you can stop receiving the email at any time. To be in compliance of the laws these links must appear in the emails and be accessible.



According to the Can-Spam act, there are a number of consequences for anyone found guilty of sending spam emails. This can even get you in prison in some cases. The act allows up to $11,000 in fines per email sent which should go a long way to stop the problem. The act is normally only used against the most notorious spammers although it can be enforced against anyone.



There is a database of all complaints available on the FTC website and you can also submit complaints there. Alternatively you can forward any spam you received to spam@uce.govIs it illegal to sign people up for spam?
I think it depends, its like give or take.



but spam is illegal i believe.