I write a lot about negative experiences with reports sent to abuse contacts so I thought I should perhaps note that there are service providers that respond appropriately.

Thanks Linode!

Subject: Re: spam from ip=[linode IP removed by CV due to response]

Hello,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We will take the necessary action to ensure this is resolved in a timely manner.

Regards,
Jon F.
Linode Abuse Team

Frontier Communications

Subject: [abuse@frontier.com] Request Received

Thank you for contacting Frontier’s Security and Abuse Department. This is an automated message to inform you that we will process your e-mail in the order in which it was received and could take up to 2 business days for a response if one is deemed necessary.

This e-mail address abuse@frontier.com is for reporting SPAM that ORIGINATES from a Frontier Communications customer. If you are a Frontier Communications customer receiving spam please contact support@frontier.com for assistance with mail filtering.

Abuse complaint submissions: Should contain the IP in question in the subject line when applicable.

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