We had complaints last year about Bury-based digital dictation transcription outsourcers Dictate2us and their blanket email marketing campaigns that appeared to have no off switch. That time they blamed a third-party e-marketing operation and promised it would never happen again – but it has, with our in-box filling up with invitations to use their services. We gather a number of other organisations have also had the same treatment.

This year there does at least appear to be a working 'unsubscribe' option – although it could take 72 hours to work. And, because, they appear to be targetting multiple versions of your email address, you have to spend your time unsubscribing from each and every address they spam you on. Maybe they'll blame swine flu this year. Here is there phone number iy you want to call them direct to complain +44 (0)161 762 1100.