{"id":27724,"date":"2024-07-29T10:14:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T18:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/?p=27724"},"modified":"2024-07-29T10:15:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T18:15:15","slug":"how-to-stop-getting-spam-emails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/how-to-stop-getting-spam-emails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Spam Emails: Keep Your Inbox Tidy With These Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The sheer volume of junk that shows up in your inbox on a normal day can be infuriating, and it\u2019s been building for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business2community.com\/infographics\/the-history-of-phishing-and-email-security-infographic-02255228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">longer than you might think<\/a>:\u00a0 the very first spam email was sent in 1978, and the first modern mass-mail spam occurred in 1994.\u00a0 It would take another decade or two for spammers to really hit their stride, but now roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/420400\/spam-email-traffic-share-annual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">half of all emails <\/a>are estimated to be spam.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spam isn\u2019t just an inconvenience, it also can represent a security threat.\u00a0 Spam emails are frequently used to distribute malware or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/how-to-spot-fake-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lure you to fake websites<\/a>, and scammers use them to solicit victims.\u00a0 There\u2019s no question that learning how to stop spam emails \u2014\u00a0 or at least stem the tide \u2014\u00a0 is a modern-day survival skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quick Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#howtostop\">How to Stop Spam Emails &#8211; 8 Tips for Receiving Less Spam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#howtoblockgmail\">How to Block Spam Emails in Gmail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#howtoblockapple\">How to Block Spam Emails in Apple Mail<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#howtoblockoutlook\">How to Block Spam Emails in Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#howtoblockyahoo\">How to Block Spam Emails in Yahoo! Mail<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtostop\">How to Stop Spam Emails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stopping spam is a good news\/bad news scenario.&nbsp; The bad news is that you\u2019ll never stop it completely; the good news is that you don\u2019t need a lot of technical skills to slow it to a relative trickle.&nbsp; &nbsp; Most of the steps you\u2019ll need to take are pretty easy, and often just come down to using the features already built into your email app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet is just <em>full<\/em> of tips for doing this, and we\u2019ve sifted through them so you won\u2019t have to.&nbsp; Here\u2019s a high-impact handful that will do the job, and don\u2019t take a lot of expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp; \u201cTrain\u201d Your Spam Filters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter which email platform you use, its spam filters work best if you help them a bit.\u00a0 Spam filters work on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.socketlabs.com\/blog\/what-is-a-spam-filter-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> a handful of basic principles<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They check for emails originating from dubious senders or known spammers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They check the content and subject line for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/16325-email-spam-trigger-words.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">words commonly used in spam<\/a> emails; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They flag emails containing an unusual number of links, graphics, and code snippets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are all valid techniques, but \u2014 as with antivirus programs \u2014 they need constant updates to keep up with what spammers and scammers are doing.&nbsp; You can help, just by taking a moment to flag spam emails when they <em>do<\/em> make it to your inbox.&nbsp; That provides data your email provider can use to update its main filters, helping them stay current, and it also means that your app will get better at spotting the kind of spam that you <em>personally<\/em> receive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, training goes in both directions.&nbsp; Looking in your \u201cspam\u201d or \u201cjunk\u201d folder regularly lets you spot legit emails that have been sent there mistakenly (and it always seems to be one you were really waiting for!).&nbsp; After you\u2019ve marked these as \u201cnot spam\u201d a few times, they should turn up in your inbox where they belong.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp; Use a Separate Email for Signups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>That last tip leads to this one:\u00a0 having another email to use for that kind of signup is one of the best ways to cut down on spam.\u00a0 You can get a second address through your current email provider, a free email from a web-based service like Gmail or Yahoo mail, or even a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/best-sites-for-creating-a-disposable-email-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> \u201cdisposable\u201d email address<\/a> from a specialist provider.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to sign up for a new service or a new site, use that alternative email instead of the main one.\u00a0 You can check your second inbox occasionally for any emails you actually do want to see, or <a href=\"https:\/\/clean.email\/blog\/email-management\/automatic-email-forwarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forward them automatically<\/a> to your main email.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can even help you figure out who\u2019s responsible for spamming you or selling your email address.&nbsp; Some apps let you create a unique email for each signup \u2014 in Gmail, for example, just a plus sign along with a unique phrase, such as \u201c+not_trusted\u201d to your email address.&nbsp; It\u2019ll show up on every email you get from that source, which makes them easy to spot, track, and block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"quickly working to stop spam emails\" class=\"wp-image-27725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=1170%2C780&amp;ssl=1 1170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=585%2C390&amp;ssl=1 585w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?resize=263%2C175&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-cottonbro-5474294.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp; Find Out Who\u2019s <em>Really<\/em> Sending Those Emails<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is less about stopping spam as such, and more about spotting the dangerous ones.\u00a0 Spammers and scammers often use email addresses that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/what-is-email-spoofing-learn-how-to-protect-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cspoof\u201d (fake) legitimate emails<\/a> from major companies, or from a friend or acquaintance.\u00a0 Other emails are simply from unknown senders, which may or may not be legitimate.\u00a0 Either way, you can double-check where an email comes from and then decide whether to flag it as spam.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All emails include \u201cheaders,\u201d which ordinarily get hidden.\u00a0 The header includes the sender\u2019s return email address and IP address, among other identifiers.\u00a0 If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostinger.com\/tutorials\/email-headers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reveal the headers<\/a> for any suspect email, it can help unmask dangerous scammers.\u00a0 If the headers in a suspicious email don\u2019t match the ones in a legit email from the supposed sender, that\u2019s a definite red flag.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users with technical knowledge can chase down a sender\u2019s approximate real-world location through its IP address, which is part of the header (if it\u2019s Uzbekistan rather than Indiana, you\u2019ll know something\u2019s wrong!).\u00a0 Otherwise, it\u2019s simpler to use Spokeo\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/email-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Reverse Email Lookup<\/a> to search for information about the sender.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp; Use \u201cBlock Sender.\u201d A Lot.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any worthwhile discussion of how to stop spam emails will include this at some point.\u00a0 Reporting spam to your email provider should send future emails from that sender to your spam folder automatically.\u00a0 But, if you want to make extra sure you can also block senders manually.\u00a0 The exact directions vary depending on which email app you use, so we\u2019ll circle back to that in a minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A powerful option is to block an entire domain, which is the part of the email after the @ symbol. \u00a0 Spammers often use multiple email addresses from one domain as a way to get around spam filters, and this nips them all in the bud.\u00a0 Again, directions vary depending on your email client, but usually \u2013 instead of a single, specific email address \u2013 you\u2019ll<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/help\/980552\/there-is-no-shortcut-menu-command-to-add-a-sender-s-domain-to-the-bloc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> enter the domain name<\/a> alone (i.e., \u201c<em>@sketchyemail.com\u201d)<\/em>.\u00a0 Whether you block them wholesale or one at a time, they\u2019ll all be sent to your spam folder.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp; Use a Third-Party Spam-Blocking Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often good to have extra safety measures, which is why your car has brakes <em>and<\/em> seatbelts <em>and<\/em> airbags.\u00a0 In this case, we\u2019ve already touched on your email provider\u2019s filters, and steps you can take personally, but adding extra third-party protection can weed out even more unwanted emails.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick web search will turn up plenty of third-party apps and services, both free and paid.&nbsp; Googling something like \u201cfree\/paid spam filter for [your email app],\u201d or \u201cbest spam filter for business,\u201d will usually do the trick.&nbsp; Some even report spammers to your internet service provider, so the ISP can block them before they ever reach your own filters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp; Screen for Tracking Pixels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever wondered why some email clients block pictures from loading automatically?&nbsp; It\u2019s because images can hide a very sneaky piece of code called a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90325898\/how-to-stop-email-trackers-pixels\">tracking pixel<\/a>.\u201d&nbsp; As the name says, it\u2019s often just one pixel in size (a single dot on your screen), and it\u2019s often hidden in an image.&nbsp; When you open the email and display the image, it \u201cphones home\u201d so the sender knows the email has been opened, as well as how long you looked at it, which device you viewed it on, and possibly even your location at the time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That last is especially bad, because stalkers can use tracking pixels too.&nbsp; But, even in the case of ordinary marketers or scammers, just knowing you\u2019ve opened one email means you\u2019ll probably get more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid tracking pixels, set your email app to block remote images from loading (that\u2019s how tracking pixels work).&nbsp; A quick search (online, or in your app\u2019s Help) should tell you how.&nbsp; You\u2019ll have to manually click to show the images in your legitimate emails, but that\u2019s a modest inconvenience compared to a blizzard of spam.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pro tip: Many browsers and email apps offer add-on extensions that will spot tracking pixels in your emails, so you\u2019ll know not to open them. <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.&nbsp; Never, Ever Reply to Spam or Click a Link<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the biggest mistakes you can make are clicking a link in a spammy email, or replying to one.\u00a0 If it\u2019s a legit marketing email you\u2019ve just guaranteed yourself lots of repeat mailings, and if it\u2019s a scammer you\u2019ve shown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/how-to-stop-spam-and-phishing-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you can be phished<\/a>, which in turn makes you vulnerable<a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/easy-ways-prevent-identity-theft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> to fraud and identity theft<\/a>, or malicious attachments filled with malware.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing to do with suspect emails is never to open them at all, and the second best is to close them once you\u2019ve reported them as spam and blocked the sender.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Check if Your Information is Being Sold On the Dark Web<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all used to a certain level of incoming spam, but a sharp increase in the quantity can be a warning sign of deeper problems.\u00a0 For example, criminals may have purchased your private personal information on one of the shady marketplaces of the so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/how-to-find-out-if-your-information-is-on-the-dark-web-and-what-to-do\/\">Dar<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/how-to-find-out-if-your-information-is-on-the-dark-web-and-what-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">k<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/how-to-find-out-if-your-information-is-on-the-dark-web-and-what-to-do\/\"> Web<\/a>.\u00a0 That\u2019s bad news, because it may mean scammers are targeting you individually with phishing emails so they can get the <em>rest <\/em>of your information and steal your identity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a site called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/haveibeenpwned.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Have I Been Pwned<\/a>?\u201d that can tell you if your email address has been compromised in a data breach.\u00a0 That\u2019s helpful to an extent, but you may find it smarter (and more useful) to sign up for a full-spectrum identity theft protection service like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spokeo.com\/identity-theft-protection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spokeo Protect<\/a>.\u00a0 We\u2019ll proactively monitor the Dark Web\u2019s black markets for your private personal information, and if it happens you\u2019ll have professional guidance to help you limit the damage and defray the costs of recovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It won\u2019t prevent spam emails, as such, but it can tell you when you\u2019re being personally targeted (so you\u2019ll know to be extra-vigilant, and have a fast finger on the \u201cBlock\u201d button).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how to stop spam emails in apple mail\" class=\"wp-image-27726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=1170%2C780&amp;ssl=1 1170w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=585%2C390&amp;ssl=1 585w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?resize=263%2C175&amp;ssl=1 263w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.spokeo.com\/compass\/image\/pexels-tdcat-193003.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtoblockmajor\">How to Block Spam Emails in the Major Apps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier we explained that blocking the senders is one of the most powerful ways to stop spam emails.&nbsp; While we don\u2019t have space here to tell you how <em>every<\/em> email client works, we can tell you how to block a sender in the four biggest.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtoblockgmail\">How to Block Senders in Gmail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the message, if you haven\u2019t already.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the three-dot \u201cMenu\u201d icon in the top right, just beside the \u201cReply\u201d icon, and tap it.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cBlock [sender\u2019s name].\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtoblockapple\">How to Block Senders in Apple Mail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In MacOS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the message, if you haven\u2019t already.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put your cursor on the sender\u2019s name in the header \u2014 don\u2019t click it! \u2014 and wait for an arrow to pop up, indicating a pull-down menu.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cBlock Contact\u201d from the pulldown menu.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>(You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/mail\/cpmlprefjunk\/16.0\/mac\/14.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">block senders in your junk mail settings<\/a>, and have them directed straight to your trash.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In iOS:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the message, if you haven\u2019t already.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the sender\u2019s name, then tap \u201cBlock this Contact.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtoblockoutlook\">How to Block Senders in Outlook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the desktop client:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the message, if you haven\u2019t already.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the toolbar at the top of your screen, click \u201cJunk,\u201d and then \u201cBlock Sender.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the browser (Outlook Web) client:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the message.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the three-dot menu icon in the toolbar near the top of your screen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cBlock\u201d in the pull-down menu, and then \u201cBlock Sender.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also block either the sender or the sender\u2019s entire domain in your <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/block-senders-or-unblock-senders-in-outlook-9bf812d4-6995-4d19-901a-76d6e26939b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Junk Mail settings<\/a> on either the desktop or web client.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"howtoblockyahoo\">How to Block Senders in Yahoo! Mail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select an email from the sender you want to block.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the three-dot menu near the top right of your screen, and choose \u201cBlock Senders.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u201cBlock all future emails\u201d and \u201cDelete all existing emails\u201d in addition to blocking the sender\u2019s email address, if you wish.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Like some of the other apps listed here, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/help.yahoo.com\/kb\/SLN28140.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">block senders or domains<\/a> in the app\u2019s Settings menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your email app isn\u2019t one of the ones we\u2019ve listed here, you can check the app\u2019s Help menu or support page to find out how.\u00a0 Some apps provide that feature as a main menu option.\u00a0 In most cases, you can also right-click on the email and find \u201cBlock Sender\u201d as an option in a popup menu.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus Tip: Coping With Newsletters and Other Subscriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the clutter in your inbox isn\u2019t technically spam, but newsletters you\u2019ve signed up for and legitimate marketing materials that you\u2019ve in some way \u201cconsented\u201d to.&nbsp; Consumer-protection laws like CAN-SPAM make it harder for companies to use sketchy tricks to get your consent, and also allow you to withdraw your permission.&nbsp; Each mailer usually includes an \u201cunsubscribe\u201d link at the bottom for your convenience, but scammers sometimes use that as their phishing link.&nbsp; It\u2019s safest to look up the unsubscribe link on the company\u2019s actual website and use that, just in case.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For recurring mailers you still want to receive but don\u2019t want cluttering your inbox, you can set up inbox filters to route them to a folder of your choice.&nbsp; It\u2019s a powerful feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stopping Spam Emails is an Ongoing Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how diligent you are about following our tips, and no matter how often the email providers <a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/gadgets\/2023\/12\/gmails-ai-powered-spam-detection-is-its-biggest-security-upgrade-in-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">update their defenses<\/a>, you\u2019ll always receive some spam emails.\u00a0 Scammers are creative too, and there\u2019s plenty of money and talent on \u201cthe dark side.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the tips we\u2019ve listed here will tilt the odds in your favor.\u00a0 You\u2019ll be able to take control over the quantity of spam that gets through, and how it\u2019s handled once it arrives.\u00a0 It\u2019s not a perfect solution, but you\u2019ll find that a well-managed inbox helps you stay more productive, reduces your vulnerability to scammers, and keeps your annoyance levels at a minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business2Community: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business2community.com\/infographics\/the-history-of-phishing-and-email-security-infographic-02255228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The History of Phishing and Email Security<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statista: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/420400\/spam-email-traffic-share-annual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Spam Volume as Percentage of Email Traffic from 2011 to 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Socket Labs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socketlabs.com\/blog\/what-is-a-spam-filter-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is a Spam Filter, and How Does it Work?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business News Daily: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessnewsdaily.com\/16325-email-spam-trigger-words.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">250+ Words That Will Land Your Email in the Spam Folder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital Trends: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/computing\/best-sites-for-creating-a-disposable-email-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Create Disposable Email Addresses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean Email: <a href=\"https:\/\/clean.email\/blog\/email-management\/automatic-email-forwarding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Set Up Automatic Email Forwarding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast Company: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90325898\/how-to-stop-email-trackers-pixels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Stop Emails from Spying on You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Support: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/mail\/cpmlprefjunk\/16.0\/mac\/14.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Change Junk Mail Settings in Mail on Mac<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft\u00a0 Support: <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/block-senders-or-unblock-senders-in-outlook-9bf812d4-6995-4d19-901a-76d6e26939b0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Block Senders or Unblock Senders in Outlook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yahoo! 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