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onewi330
May 20, 2023Copper Contributor
Too much spam in outlook email.
For the love of god can you not detect emails that do not have their address visible? its 100% junk, I get at least 50 a day now.
onewi330
May 21, 2023Copper Contributor
The spam catcher only works if there is a visible email address, now they hide it somehow. if you look at the sender there is no email address shown only their name. 100% of these hidden addresses are spam and it floods in. Surely this is detectable somehow.
I'm about to give up on a 25yr old account due to this.
NikolinoDE
May 21, 2023Platinum Contributor
While it can be challenging to detect and filter out spam emails with hidden addresses, there are a few steps you can take to improve your situation:
- Enable advanced spam filtering: Check your Outlook settings to see if there are advanced options available for spam filtering. Some email providers offer enhanced filters that can detect and block spam emails with hidden addresses more effectively.
- Create custom email rules: Outlook allows you to create custom rules to handle incoming emails. You can set up rules to automatically move or delete emails based on specific criteria, such as the sender's name or keywords in the subject line. While this method might require some initial setup, it can help filter out spam with hidden email addresses.
- Use third-party spam filters: Consider using third-party spam filters or anti-spam software alongside Outlook. These tools often have more advanced algorithms and features specifically designed to detect and block spam, including those with hidden addresses.
- Report spam to your email provider: If you consistently receive spam with hidden addresses, report the issue to your email provider. They may be able to investigate and take further measures to enhance their spam filtering system.
- Train your spam filter: Even if the spam filter cannot detect hidden email addresses directly, you can still mark these messages as spam manually. By consistently marking spam emails as such, you help train the spam filter to recognize similar patterns and improve its accuracy over time.
While these measures can help reduce the influx of spam with hidden email addresses, it's important to note that spammers are constantly evolving their tactics. It may be necessary to employ a combination of strategies and remain vigilant to stay ahead of them.