{"id":80988,"date":"2023-10-01T16:20:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T20:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/reader-question-is-it-safe-to-hit-the-unsubscribe-button-on-spam-80988"},"modified":"2023-10-01T16:20:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T20:20:26","slug":"reader-question-is-it-safe-to-hit-the-unsubscribe-button-on-spam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/reader-question-is-it-safe-to-hit-the-unsubscribe-button-on-spam-80988","title":{"rendered":"Reader question: Is it safe to hit the \u2018unsubscribe\u2019 button on spam?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I received email from a reader asking if hitting the “unsubscribe” button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends.\u00a0In some cases, reacting to spammers might make your email<\/a> a hot commodity, leading to more unwanted emails or even a spot on a “for sale” list.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the lowdown on how to stop getting emails you don\u2019t want \u2014 without opening yourself up to more junk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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It could go one of two ways<\/strong><\/p>\n

With reputable companies<\/a>, clicking unsubscribe should do the trick. If you\u2019re receiving newsletters or promotional emails from brands you know, they generally follow email marketing regulations.<\/p>\n

GENIUS TECH LIFE HACKS NO ONE TELLS YOU \u2014 UNTIL NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For unsolicited spam from unknown senders? Clicking unsubscribe may indeed make things worse. You inadvertently confirm that your email address is active \u2026 possibly leading to even more spam.<\/p>\n

\u2018How do I know what to pick, Kim?\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stick to familiar ground: If the email is from a trusted source (think brands you\u2019ve shopped with or newsletters you\u2019ve signed up for), go ahead and hit that unsubscribe button.<\/p>\n

Dodge the unknown:<\/strong>\u00a0If it\u2019s a random email about a long-lost prince or a miracle cure, steer clear of the unsubscribe link. Mark the email as spam in your email client.<\/p>\n

For\u00a0Outlook<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

For\u00a0Apple Mail<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/p>\n

For\u00a0Gmail<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Use spam filters<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For\u00a0Outlook<\/strong>\u00a0on Windows 10:<\/p>\n

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To set up a filter using a spam email that you\u2019ve received:<\/p>\n

Consider third-party tools<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sometimes, you need to bring in the big guns<\/a>, especially if it\u2019s an inbox you\u2019ve had for years and years \u2026 and have shared with everyone under the sun.<\/p>\n

Balancing caution and convenience are the key to banishing email clutter. You\u2019re already on your way to a cleaner inbox!<\/p>\n

Keep your tech-know going\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My popular podcast is called “Kim Komando Today.<\/a>” It\u2019s a solid 30 minutes of tech news, tips, and callers with tech questions like you from all over the country. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. For your convenience, hit the link below for a recent episode.<\/p>\n

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