Blocking anonymous mass email is difficult, but spam filters and secondary email accounts can help. Spam filters are not foolproof, but can be adjusted and checked regularly. Using a secondary email account for online forms and surveys can also help. Reporting unsolicited email to your service provider is recommended over responding to the sender.
There are no foolproof ways to block anonymous mass email. Since you don’t know in advance where the email is coming from, you may find it difficult to prepare. Among the more reliable solutions, however, are email spam filters and the use of secondary email accounts for forums, surveys, and newsletter signups. Also, you can report this type of email to your service provider in an attempt to stop it.
One way to block anonymous mass email is to use a spam filter. This type of program works to identify email addresses that may include spam, which is another name for unsolicited bulk email, and sends all email from these addresses to a folder that acts as a catchall for Junk Mail. Many paid email accounts include spam filters that you can set up for this purpose, and some of the free accounts offer filters as well.
The problem with spam filters is that they are not 100% effective and spam can sometimes get through. Another problem is that they sometimes filter out messages that aren’t really anonymous mass emails. You can usually fix this easily enough, however, by periodically checking your junk folder to make sure that none of the email you actually want ends up there. You can also add email addresses to your recognized contacts list so they don’t end up in your junk folder next time. Some of these filters also give you total control over the email that ends up in your Junk folder, meaning you can delete it if needed or restore it to your regular email inbox.
Because it’s difficult to block anonymous mass email completely, some people try to avoid receiving this type of email in the first place. This means that they can only give their email addresses to trusted people and companies who have agreed not to share them. Then, they create sub-accounts with free email services and use them while filling out online forms, surveys and questionnaires. Basically, you can use this email address anytime you’re not sure of the requester’s intentions. If it works as it should, unwanted mass emails will go to this secondary email account and the email you want will go to your private account.
If you receive anonymous bulk emails, you may be tempted to email the sender and ask them to remove you from their list. In some of these emails, you may even find a link for such requests. Usually, however, responding to spam emails in any way is a risk, as the sender might interpret it as an encouragement to keep sending you emails. Instead, you’ll usually be better served by emailing your service provider to complain about the unsolicited email.
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