Gmail spammed my contact list

That's frustrating! Gmail's algorithms can sometimes incorrectly identify legitimate contacts as spam, causing them to be marked as spam or even removed from your contact list. Here are some steps you can take to try and recover your contact list:

  1. Check your Spam folder: First, check your Spam folder to see if the contacts are being sent to the Spam folder instead of your inbox. If they are, you can mark them as "Not spam" to help Gmail's algorithms learn that they're not spam.
  2. Search for the contacts: Use Gmail's search function to search for the contacts you're missing. You can search for specific names, email addresses, or keywords to try and find the contacts.
  3. Check your Contact list: Go to your Gmail Contacts page and check if the contacts are still listed. If they're not, you can try re-adding them manually.
  4. Report the spam: If you're still unable to find the contacts, you can report the spam to Gmail. Go to the Spam folder, select the messages from the contacts you're missing, and click the "Report spam" button. This will help Gmail's algorithms learn that the messages are not spam.
  5. Contact Gmail support: If none of the above steps work, you can contact Gmail support for further assistance. They may be able to help you recover your contact list or provide additional guidance on how to resolve the issue.

To prevent this from happening in the future, you can also try the following:

  1. Keep your contact list up to date: Regularly update your contact list to ensure that it's accurate and complete.
  2. Use a contact management tool: Consider using a contact management tool like Google Contacts or a third-party app to help you manage your contacts and keep them organized.
  3. Monitor your Spam folder: Regularly check your Spam folder to ensure that legitimate contacts aren't being incorrectly marked as spam.
  4. Use Gmail's filters: Set up filters in Gmail to help automatically sort and prioritize your emails, including those from your contacts.

I hope these steps help you recover your contact list and prevent similar issues in the future!