Spammed mail outlook

The frustration of dealing with spam mail in Outlook!

Here are some steps you can take to help reduce the amount of spam mail you receive in Outlook:

  1. Mark as Junk: Outlook has a built-in feature to mark emails as junk. To do this, open the email, click on the "Junk" button in the top right corner of the email, and then select "Mark as Junk" from the dropdown menu.
  2. Add senders to Blocked Senders: If you receive an email from a sender you don't recognize or don't want to receive emails from, you can add them to your Blocked Senders list. To do this, open the email, click on the "Junk" button, and then select "Add to Blocked Senders" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Use Outlook's built-in spam filters: Outlook has a built-in spam filter that can help block spam emails. To enable this feature, go to File > Options > Mail > Junk Email, and then select the "Enable junk email filtering" checkbox.
  4. Use third-party spam filters: There are many third-party spam filters available that can help block spam emails in Outlook. Some popular options include SpamAssassin, SpamSieve, and Cloudmark.
  5. Report spam: If you receive an email that you're sure is spam, you can report it to Microsoft by clicking on the "Report Junk" button in the top right corner of the email.
  6. Use a strong password: Using a strong password for your Outlook account can help prevent spammers from guessing your password and sending spam emails to your account.
  7. Keep your Outlook account up to date: Make sure your Outlook account is up to date with the latest security patches and updates to help prevent spam emails from reaching your inbox.
  8. Use a spam filter add-in: There are many add-ins available that can help block spam emails in Outlook. Some popular options include SpamFilter, SpamSieve, and Cloudmark.
  9. Use a third-party email client: If you're using Outlook as your email client, you may want to consider using a third-party email client like Mozilla Thunderbird or Apple Mail, which have built-in spam filters.
  10. Be cautious with links and attachments: Be cautious when clicking on links or opening attachments from unknown senders, as they may be phishing attempts or contain malware.

By following these steps, you can help reduce the amount of spam mail you receive in Outlook and keep your inbox clean and safe.