How to Avoid Problems With Spam

Avoiding problems with spam in your email is very manageable. Many email providers have spam filters, which usually keep most unsavory emails out of your inbox. In addition, you can manually add addresses to your spam filter in case any spam makes it through. Spam can contain malicious files and may attempt to trick you into giving out personal information. If an email looks dubious, delete it -- even if it's from an address you know and trust.

Instructions

1. Avoid participating in chain letters. By passing them along, you only invite opportunities for spammers to obtain your email address.

2. Label spam email with your email provider. Typically you'll have an option to mark emails as spam or junk mail. This will keep them from appearing in your inbox.

3. Avoid signing up for newsletters or creating accounts on questionable websites. These places will often use your email to spam you or sell it to someone who will.

4. Avoid posting your email publicly unless you're prepared to deal with spam. Bots often scan websites and posts for legible email addresses, at which point spam will be sent there.