Articles tagged: spam filtering

Why Doesn’t Blocking Email Senders Work?

Most email programs can block email from a specific address. Unfortunately, that’s completely ineffective when it comes to spam.

A bright, well-lit mail room with shelves filled with letters and packages. In the center, a person wearing a casual outfit is holding a letter up and examining it closely using a magnifying glass. The person has a focused expression, with the magnifying glass highlighting the details of the letter. The background includes various mailroom elements such as labeled boxes, a sorting table, and some open envelopes. The overall scene is modern and tidy, with a focus on the letter and the magnifying glass.

What Do Spam Filters Look At?

Spam filters can be sophisticated or simple. I’ll look at some of the characteristics of email that spam filters check.

How Do I Stop Outlook.com from Putting Legitimate Messages in the Junk Mail Folder?

Outlook.com, like most email services, tries hard to keep spam out of your inbox. Sometimes it gets a little too aggressive. I’ll look at how to tame it.

What’s the Point of “Mark as Spam”?

Sometimes “Mark as spam” may seem futile, but it has a purpose.

Why Is My Email Marked as Spam?

You can end up with email marked as spam for many different reasons, usually involving reputation – and not only yours.