I received an email from a reader asking if it would be wise to hit the “unsubscribe” button in your inbox. Like many things in the tech industry, it depends. In some cases, responding to spammers can make your email a hot commodity, leading to more spam or being placed on “for sale” lists.
Here you will learn more about how to stop receiving unwanted emails without exposing yourself to spam.
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It could go one of two ways
If it’s a reputable company, clicking “unsubscribe” should do the trick. If you’re receiving newsletters or promotional emails from brands you know, they’re usually subject to email marketing regulations.
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What if it’s unsolicited spam from an unknown sender? Clicking “unsubscribe” could actually make things worse. You may accidentally verify that your email address is valid, leading to further spam.
“Kim, how do I know what to choose?”
Stick to what you’re familiar with: If the email comes from a source you trust (like a brand you’ve shopped with or a newsletter you signed up for), hit the unsubscribe button.
Avoid the unknown: If it’s a random email about a long-lost prince or a miracle cure, avoid the unsubscribe link. Mark the email as spam in your email client.
for Outlook:
- Select the messages you want to report as spam.
- From the top toolbar, report > junk report.
for apple mail:
- On your iPhone or iPad, swipe left Tap on the message moreafter that move to junk.
for G-mail:
- open on computer G-mail.
- Select one or more emails.
- click spam report.
Use spam filters
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for Outlook For Windows 10:
- At the top of the page, setting.
- select Post > junk mail.
- If you would like to block your email address, please enter your email address below. blocked sender and select addition. To block all email from a domain, enter the domain name under Blocked Domains and click addition.
- select keep.
for G-mail:
To set up a filter using spam emails you receive:
- Open G-mail.
- Check the box next to the email you want.
- click more.
- click Filter messages like this.
- Enter the filter criteria.
- click Creating a filter.
Consider third-party tools
In some cases, it may be necessary to bring in large weapons. Especially if it’s an inbox you’ve had for years and years and shared with everyone under the sun.
- unroll me: Useful for identifying and unsubscribing from multiple newsletters at once. This service is available free of charge.
- clean mail: An organizer that helps you categorize your emails and help you unsubscribe. Plans start at $9.99 per month.
- mail washer: Preview and delete unwanted emails even before they reach your inbox. There’s also a free MailWasher plan, but if you upgrade to Pro it costs $49.95 per year.
Eliminating email clutter is about striking a balance between attention and convenience. You’re already on your way to a cleaner inbox.
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