Unethical email harvesting methods like [email scraping]() can lead to serious consequences: - Legal Issues: Many countries have strict [data protection laws]() like GDPR in Europe and CAN-SPAM in the USA. Violating these can result in hefty fines. - Reputation Damage: Sending unsolicited emails can tarnish your brand's reputation. - Low Engagement Rates: Email lists generated through unethical means often result in low engagement, as recipients are not genuinely interested.