How to Block Spam From an Email Account

Spam is an annoying problem that can consume time, money and resources if a person becomes a victim of a fraudulent marketing scheme such as a credit repair offer, advance fee loan scam or work-at-home scheme. While you can take steps to guard your email address on websites and in chat rooms, one the best ways to protect your account is to use a filter or tool that blocks spam.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Use an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a way for you to block spam or channel junk email to a bulk folder. Most ISPs offer some type of protection against this serious problem. Find out which tools are available for your email account.

2. Customize the tools available for blocking spam. Check your mail options for your email account to find specific instructions for the service you use.

3. Set up a filter if the option is available to you. A filter is another option that can help you control the amount of spam you receive. You can set the filter to forward unsolicited email to a bulk folder so that you can view it later.

4. Turn your SpamGuard on if a spam filter is available for your e-mail account. If your ISP offers a tool for spam protection, use your mail options to find the filter and click on the option that allows you turn the tool on and select how often you want the spam removed. Make sure you save your changes.

5. Flag email as spam. If you receive spam in your inbox, flag it by using the tool to identify it as spam or junk email to block the email address of the sender. The tool automatically deletes any email you receive from that email address after you flag it.