Protecting your email account from SPAM

Spam is another term for junk email or unwanted email advertisements. Phishing scams and malware are often included in spam, so it is important to be able to effectively manage the spam we receive in our inbox.

Our FIRST suggestion is to create a free Gmail or Yahoo account to sign up for any store email subscriptions, freebies, online purchases, social media accounts, etc. Keep your personal email for friends and family. 

Use a Spam Blocker.  Most online email services like Yahoo or Gmail have a built-in spam blocker. Check with your provider.

Don't Reply to Spam. You may be tempted to reply to a spam email or click on a link within the email to unsubscribe. This may work with legitimate emails that you have subscribed to; however, spammers will rarely honor these requests. 
Regularly Check Your Spam Folder. Sometimes, spam blockers block legitimate emails.