Myspace Sues Spammers and Ad Networks

January 29, 2007 | By Gobala Krishnan |

The new is in that Myspace is suing over 20 affiliate networks (especially CPA networks) that are promoted by spammers on their network. [via Wired]

If I understand correctly, these spammers use illegal methods of sending out Myspace bullettins using other members profile, with some of them using phishing tactics in emails.

Since it’s difficult to go after spammers, Myspace is probably taking the easy way out by going after th networks whose affiliate programs are being promoted.

According to Tech Blorge, the main target is one guy, Scott Richter.

MySpace alleges that Richter sent millions of promotional “bulletins” from MySpace users’ accounts without their permission…

Richter has previously been successfully sued by Microsoft for spamming. He had to cough up $7 million in that case, but that obviously that wasn’t enough to encourage Richter to change his ways. There must be a lot of money in spam!