Title: Spam filter
Last modified: August 22, 2016

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# Spam filter

 *  [Coolguyyy1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/coolguyyy1/)
 * (@coolguyyy1)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/spam-filter-5/)
 * Hi
 * Does this plugin have a built-in spam filter or do I need to take care of that
   myself?
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailchimp/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mailchimp/)

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 *  [mc_kath](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mc_kath/)
 * (@mc_kath)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/spam-filter-5/#post-5509061)
 * Hi there Coolguyyy1,
 * Thanks for posting. This plugin’s widgets and forms don’t incorporate any additional
   spam-preventative measures other than the double opt-in method. Double opt-in
   definitely prevents inactive email addresses from being added to your list in
   MailChimp, since the subscriber address would need to be verified and confirmed
   by clicking a link to confirm the subscription.
 * Our embed form code, provided in the MailChimp account itself, also uses the 
   double opt-in method but does incorporate use of a “honeypot” field as a second
   layer of protection against spammy signups. Unfortunately this WordPress plugin
   relies on double opt-in as the primary security measure.
 * Let me know if there’s anything else I can assist with!
 * Have a good day.
 * -Kath

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 * Last reply from: [mc_kath](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mc_kath/)
 * Last activity: [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/spam-filter-5/#post-5509061)
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