How to block junk mail on yahoo

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some steps to help you block junk mail on Yahoo:

Method 1: Report Spam

1. Log in to your Yahoo account.
2. Go to the "Spam" folder.
3. Select the junk email you want to report as spam.
4. Click the "Report Spam" button.
5. Confirm that you want to report the email as spam.

Method 2: Use Yahoo's Spam Filter

1. Log in to your Yahoo account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
3. Select "More settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Click on "Filters" from the left-hand menu.
5. Click on "Spam filters" from the sub-menu.
6. Enable the "Spam filters" toggle switch.
7. You can also customize your spam filter settings by adjusting the sensitivity level and adding specific senders or domains to the "Safe senders" list.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party Spam Filter

1. Install a third-party spam filter extension or plugin, such as SpamAssassin or SpamSieve.
2. Configure the extension or plugin to work with your Yahoo account.
3. The extension or plugin will help filter out junk mail and move it to a separate folder or delete it.

Method 4: Unsubscribe from Junk Mail

1. Look for a "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the junk email.
2. Click on the link to unsubscribe from the mailing list.
3. Confirm your unsubscribe request.

Additional Tips

• Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders, as they may be phishing scams or malware.
• Keep your Yahoo account and browser up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
• Consider using a secure email client or webmail service that offers advanced spam filtering features.

By following these methods, you should be able to reduce the amount of junk mail you receive on Yahoo.