Should I use the "unsubscribe" link on spam?

Should I use the "unsubscribe" link on spam?

Hacker X (Computer Security Expert) gives expert video advice on: Should I use the "unsubscribe" link on spam?; What is spam filtering software and could it solve my spam problem? and more...

With regards to an unsubscribe link on spam, sometimes in a spam message you're going to see a link at the bottom that says unsubscribe, while in theory and by law this is supposed to be a notification to the sender that you wish to be removed from this list, it's actually often a ploy to verify that you have an active email address. This computer scam is very difficult, if not impossible to tell whether or not it's a legitimate link or a scam. Again, one of the best ways is to contact the company that sent the email through one of their departments and to ask to be removed from the list, as that unsubscribe link is no guarantee that you will be.