On Sun, 25 Jun 2006, Jim Hermann - UUN Hostmaster wrote:

> There are at least two ISPs involved:
> 
> Spammer A => SMTP Server B => Recipient Server C => (Bounce) =>
> Forged Email Server D

I don't think that's the case for most spam these days. For a
spambotnet of compromised home systems, you'll see:

Spambot A => Recipient Server C => (Bounce) => Forged Email Server D

> I already use SPF HARDFAIL, so I could ALSO complain to Recipient
> Server C about NOT using SPF to reject the email from SMTP Server
> B.

Agreed.

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