Spam detection software, running on the system “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”, has identified this incoming email as possible spam. The original message has been attached to this so you can view it (if it isn’t spam) or label similar future email. If you have any questions, see xxx@xxx.com for details.

Any filtering system that sends back this type of message, using the from address contained in spam messages, indicates that the administrator is a moron.

They are simultaneously compounding the problem and demonstrating their complete ignorance, regarding spam.

How much traffic consists of these messages? Ghosts in the machine, so to speak.

Equally, moronic, though not quite as bad, are the bounce messages sent by anti-virus software.

The chance of a human being reading these messages, and being capable of addressing the issue, are likely nil.

These messages simply add noise to the signal, we all try to maintain.