Eddie Davidson | |
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| Born | Edward Davidson July 29, 1972 |
| Died | July 24, 2008 (aged 35) Bennett, Colorado, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Education | Self-taught |
| Occupation | E-mail spammer |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Spouse | Amy LeeAnn Hill |
| Conviction(s) | Violations of CAN SPAM Act |
| Criminal penalty | 21 months' imprisonment, $714,139 in fines, forfeiture of personal property |
Edward Davidson (July 29, 1972 – July 24, 2008), also known as "Fast Eddie" and "the Spam King," was an American spammer who from July 5, 2002, through April 15, 2007, conducted a Colorado business using the name Power Promoters. The primary nature of Davidson's business consisted of providing promotional services for companies by sending large volumes of unsolicited commercial electronic messages ("spamming"). The spamming was designed to promote the visibility and sale of products offered by various companies. Davidson utilized the services and assistance of other individuals whom he hired as "sub-contractors" to provide spamming at his direction on behalf of his client companies.