Part 1. Definition
In this task, you're given text messages in natural language. Your task is to classify those text messages based on their content into two classes: (1) Spam and (2) Ham messages. If the content of the given message is irrelevant to the receiver or is equally relevant to many other potential recipients then it must be labeled as ‘spam’, otherwise, it should be labeled as ‘ham’.
Part 2. Example
Free entry in 2 a wkly comp to win FA Cup final tkts 21st May 2005. Text FA to 87121 to receive entry question(std txt rate)T&C's apply 08452810075over18's
Answer: spam
Explanation: Given text message promises to give free tickets.
Part 3. Exercise
You are guaranteed the latest Nokia Phone, a 40GB iPod MP3 player or a £500 prize! Txt word: COLLECT to No: 83355! IBHltd LdnW15H 150p/Mtmsgrcvd18+
Answer:
spam