How to report/stop spam/unwanted emails?
If you get spam email that you think is deceptive, forward it to spam@uce.gov Below are some tips to try and minimize spam. Never open unsolicted email from unknown sources. Often what happens is that when you open up spam, it sends back a trigger to the originating source indicating that a valid email address has been found thus subjecting you to even more spam down the road. Even using the preview pane in email products sends web beacons back to spammers if you have HTML enabled. (http://helpdesk.gwu.edu/mailfilter/spam.… Here are a few steps you can take to try and avoid spam. 1. Don’t open unsolicited Spam. Often what happens is that when you open up spam, it sends back a trigger to the originating source indicating that a valid email address has been found thus subjecting you to even more spam down the road. 2. Don’t use the Preview Pane for the same reasons as #1. Also adjust your email options not to auto
