Until recently, I’ve managed to dodge the spam bullet. I don’t put my email address out there, and when I need to use one, it’s generally my hotmail account.

But things have changed during the last two weeks. Somehow, someone got a hold of two of my addresses and they have been making the rounds on mailing lists. Incredible “must have” offers have been flooding my inbox.

Today’s inbox proclaimed the following:

From: “Dr. Gillies”
Date: Thu, March 13, 2003 2:21 am
To: newsletter@ns.shinwashigyo.co.jp
Priority: High

Introducing VP-RX Pills
NO.1 Penis Enlargement Pill On The Market!
* Gain 3+ Full Inches In Length
* Expand Your Penis Up To 20% Thicker
* Stop Premature Ejaculation!
* Produce Stronger Erections
* 100% Safe To Take, With No Side Effects
* Fast Distribution Worldwide
* Sold Over 1.2 Million Bottles!
* No Pumps! No Surgery! No Exercises!

Of course, there’s no “unsubscribe” link.

My only regret is that sending email like this isn’t illegal. I have a fantasy that it is, and “Dr. Gillies” gets arrested and sent to prison, sharing a cell with someone who purchased this product.