Articles tagged: email spam

An ornate smithing hammer, intricately designed with detailed engravings and elegant craftsmanship. The hammer is metallic with a polished steel head and a finely carved wooden handle. On the head of the hammer, the word 'SPAM' is etched prominently, with clear and bold lettering.

What Happens When I Mark Something as Spam?

Marking spam as spam is an important tool in the war against it. Exactly what happens when you do so is clouded in mystery.

Why Am I Getting Spam From Myself?

Getting spam from yourself? We all do. I’ll look at why it happens, what little you can do about it, and something unlikely but important to check.

Why Am I Getting Bounces for Email I Didn’t Send?

Spammers want to send email that looks like it’s coming from someone who can be trusted. They want it to look like it’s coming from you — and you end up getting the bounce notifications.

5 Reasons Your Closed Email Account Sends Spam

Closing an email account is many people’s first reaction to seeing spam sent from their account. It rarely helps, if it’s even possible. I’ll explain.

My Flood of Auto-Responses

I made a minor change to the newsletter and as a result was flooded with auto-responses when it sent. What I learned about auto-responses is important to know.