Is there any way to stop unsolicited email?
Q. I keep getting these emails from people offering strange stocks for sale and also emails from Chinese people selling drugs. Is there anything I can do to stop this? I tried sending them back, but they were undeliverable. Does anyone know how to do this?
Asked by KIZIAH - Sun Mar 11 21:43:53 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Don't open any emails from people you don't know, mark all unsolicited emails as spam and never check the unsubscribe box. Peace!
Answered by lainey lain - Sun Mar 11 22:07:50 2007

Would anyone please tell me how to filter-out unsolicited email? I know how to block an email address.?
Q. Certain websites that sell mailing lists keep sending me email, even though their address is blocked. Even spam emails that don't have my correct address are delivered to my mail box. Thanks for your consideration of my question.
Asked by dana - Tue Sep 8 00:16:31 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There has been a huge increase in spam lately. I have started to use a free programme Mail Washer rated 5 out of 5 by consumeractive magazine. It's worth a try to see if it helps you. It's not perfect but it certainly helps me. Download from
Answered by Ooops - Tue Sep 8 10:30:06 2009

How to stop unsolicited sexual email coming into the spam box, each time it is reported, it still occurs.?
Q. I find when I do get this sexual mail in my in-box I hit spam and it gets moved into my spam box. If it is in my span I have no place else to put it to report it. I find this email very offensive and do not appreciate the language used.I feel I am being harassed.
Asked by Theresa D - Mon Aug 25 17:08:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There has been a huge increase in spam lately. I have started to use a free programme Mail Washer rated 5 out of 5 by consumeractive magazine. It's worth a try to see if it helps you. It's not perfect but it certainly helps me. Download from
Answered by Ooops - Tue Aug 26 13:57:55 2008

What are the laws for sending unsolicited marketing email with email addresses I found on websites?
Q. I would be using Outlook, not a giant bulk mailing system, do I have to have an opt out link? Is it legal to send these emails in the first place? My service is aimed at a certain business sector and is a no cost program...
Asked by NH - Fri Sep 28 13:25:42 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There's been some big fines levied against spam kings. I wouldn't dare try to advise you other than to contact a lawyer. A lot of people get unwanted emails and sort through them rather quickly, so, your email, not being from a known source, could be just deleted without having been read. Also, filters may block your emails from even getting to the intended targets. Seek out a lawyer who has knowledge in this area.
Answered by rann_georgia - Fri Sep 28 14:46:42 2007

Besides reporting this to the FBI, how can I delete my email account to stop receiving unsolicited emails ?
Q. Recently, I have been receiving numerous unsolicited emails, from scammers requesting my personal information I reported this to the FBI for further investigation, as I am in fear for my life! I will continue submitting these unsolicited emails to the FBI, until this matter is resolved! I would like to delete my current email account & start a new one, but I am not sure how to delete it ? Does anyone have better suggestions...?
Asked by almaemail1234 - Sat Jun 23 01:35:45 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Mark all unwanted mail as SPAM and your junk mail should be sent to your bulk mail box. Run your anti virus/ spyware program to remove any tracking cookies that have been lodged in your browser. Clear your history file.
Answered by Cap'n One-Aye - Sat Jun 23 01:46:44 2007

How can I block unsolicited email which I frequently get coming from the same sender?
Q. How can I block unsolicited email which I frequently get coming from the same sender?
Asked by J K - Wed Jan 31 23:49:19 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. give more detail most web email based (yahoo,gmail,hotmail) had an option to say that that mail is an SPAM, under outlook I think that you can create a rule under tools...
Answered by Hugo A - Wed Jan 31 23:53:21 2007

Is anyone else having trouble moving unwanted, unsolicited email to the trash by marking it as SPAM?
Q. It worked last week but hasn't now for the last 4 or 5 days. I check the box of the naughty porn emails, then I click on the SPAM button, and then the screen goes blank like it's having difficulty 'thinking' - but then nothing happens; it gets stuck there. I tried doing it with only 1 email to see if that would help, thinking my computer was overwhelmed, and it did the same thing. I have tried at home (old computer) and at work with the same result. Help if you can. Or is this a Yahoo system problem they are working on?
Asked by bobette - Thu Jul 12 15:49:56 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Might be the bad cache file issue -- that happens a LOT on Yahoo stuff. Clear your cache -- here is the HELP link for how to do this in different browsers:
Answered by unknown - Thu Jul 12 15:55:26 2007

How to find potential clients or partners through Internet besides sending unsolicited emails?
Q. My manager tells me to look up yellow pages and send tons of unsolicited emails. But no one replies to my email. Is there other better way to do this? How can I improve my work?
Asked by joseph - Sun Jul 6 20:51:40 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. sending unsolicited emails is consider spam and illegal. You are better off making phone calls and or sending a letter in the mail which is more professional and will not be seen as a threat as you would online. Good luck
Answered by Your Purse Connection - Sun Jul 6 21:53:35 2008

MY YAHOO EMAIL HAS MAILED UNSOLICITED EMAILS WITH "CANADIAN NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACY" LINK . HOW DO I STOP THIS?
Q. Is this a virus in my computer, or in Yahoo Mail?
Asked by GILC - Tue Jul 20 14:09:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. People get unsolicited email all the time. It's called spam. Odds are, some company got a hold of your email through something you signed up for, and now they're using it to A) try to sell you something or B) steal your identity. In Yahoo mail, you can mark certain emails as "spam" and they'll go directly into the spam folder, so you never have to look at them. Then you can click one button to delete ALL of the spam in that folder. There's no real way to get rid of it permanently, it's just something everyone who uses the internet has to deal with.
Answered by Roese - Tue Jul 20 14:12:45 2010

I received an unsolicited email from the FBI, is this some kind of scam?
Q. it was from Robert Mueller III and address was fbi.gov concerning a wiretap on the Bank of Nigeria. I have never sent anything even remotely connected to the fbi, nor to our government, and especially not to some bank in Nigeria. Is this a worm/virus/scam? Thanks to all your quick responses, I thought only our government could use .gov in their address. Nigeria would have no luck with me, not into lottery stuff
Asked by puppy love rules - Mon Jan 12 01:20:01 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. Post the content of the e-mail to be sure, but most e-mail scams nowadays originate from Nigeria. "From" addresses can be faked.
Answered by Jared - Mon Jan 12 01:24:31 2009

Is it possible for someone else to add your email address to an unknown and unsolicited email site?
Q. Is it possible for someone else to add your email address to an unknown and unsolicited email site?
Asked by jasminelotus547 - Sun Oct 21 15:59:04 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. certainly.
Answered by Computer Guy - Sun Oct 21 16:01:28 2007

What magazines allow unsolicited story submissions online or by email?
Q. I have a number of humorous short stories that I have written. My writers circle (Speakeasy in MK) have suggested I try and get them published. What would be the best way to do this and get paid for it?
Asked by waycyber - Sat Jan 10 07:50:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go to They have a ton of articles on publishing and links to legitimate publishers. They also have a 101 best websites for writers list.
Answered by BeautyBlitz [busy mommy!] - Sat Jan 10 08:55:25 2009

Is it better to email or snail mail an unsolicited resume?
Q. Or, should one call the company to query their employment opportunities first?
Asked by carolynnnna - Sun Sep 3 14:13:55 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Snail mail, email is to easy to delete. Hopefully you have a contact name to send your resume to. Attn. H.R. isn't going to get much notice. Lee The Resume Advantage
Answered by The Resume Advantage - Sun Sep 3 20:53:17 2006

what is the easy way to block unsolicited commercial email?
Q. and block spam bluck speicaly
Asked by Bertha T - Sun Sep 9 20:35:02 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are many ways to block unsolicited commercial email (SPAM). But, each way is slightly different and depends on a variety of factors: 1. Who your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is. 2. Which email program (or method) you use to read your mail. 3. What level of access you have to adjust the settings or install software. Everyone needs to get their Internet connection from someone or somewhere. If you are at home you might have a cable or DSL connection from TimeWarner, Cox, AT&T, AOL, Earthlink, or some other provider. If you spend some time and read their web site you can usually find information about setting up spam filters or reporting unsolicited email. Check out some of the links below for some ideas. Usually you can find… [cont.]
Answered by binaryloop - Sun Sep 9 21:53:39 2007

how do I stop unsolicited emails?
Q. Is there a way to stop unsolicited emails from coming in to my Yahoo email account?
Asked by M&M - Mon Jun 1 19:51:16 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You can not completely stop all spam, but you can help to put a big dent in it. First, try not to open any of them, that only makes them send more and more to you. Check mark them and click on 'Spam,' this should stop those addresses from being delivered to your inbox. Use your spam filter and block address. Look for the 'Options' link at upper right corner of mail screen and click on it Options/ mail options / spam preferences make sure spam guard is on, click on save changes Options /mail options / blocked addresses Enter the E-mail address you wish blocked and click on 'add block' you will never get mail from that address again. This should help you to control your spam. Other tips: Never open E-mail unless you are absolutely sure who… [cont.]
Answered by Lyn G - Mon Jun 1 23:12:10 2009

Anyone else get an (unsolicited) email for diabetic socks like this?
Q. "Hey saw your post to a diabetic sock question. You should check out www.(namewitheld).com and click on their diabetic socks link. I am a diabetic myself and need wide socks for my swollen feet. These socks they sell are the best ive ever tried. Highly recommend them to you to try." The reason I find this odd is that I didn't post an answer to a diabetic socks question. I have no particular interest in them. Do you think someone is trying to do a little spam and advertising, perhaps?
Asked by Mr. Peachy - Wed Aug 29 06:07:25 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I got the "Based on your questions, you'll really like this new cell phone" one myself, directly through the Yahoo Answers email link. As anybody who knows my persona on here knows, I rarely ask questions -- and NEVER about cell phones. So, yes, someone is going through profiles, finding the email links that are open, and using them for spamming purposes. I forwarded mine to the YA team at y_answrs_team@yahoo.com (missing 'e' is deliberate) with a note letting them know what happened and I let them take care of it. Spammer gone.
Answered by Yahzmin (US) (returns) - Wed Aug 29 10:54:43 2007

is there a way to unsubscribe unsolicited email in one stroke? i get more than 100 emails every day.?
Q. is there a way to unsubscribe unsolicited email in one stroke? i get more than 100 emails every day.?
Asked by Nyunsu P - Fri Feb 5 09:37:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. On your inbox page go to Options > Mail Options> SPAM Then set your spam level to have these delete automatically, or like once a day , or once a week. Only allow mail from your contact list. I have mine set to delete once a day so I can scan through them to make sure nothing slipped into bulk mail, by accident.
Answered by queen of answers - Fri Feb 5 14:08:21 2010

Unsolicited email of copyrighted material sent to you?
Q. how would you stand in law (uk)
Asked by i_am_ted_bovis - Thu Jul 24 05:53:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You didn't breach the copyright by opening the email and reading it. If you forward or otherwise copy it, that could be dicey.
Answered by Eric H - Thu Jul 24 07:45:56 2008

How do I get members to stop sending me unsolicited emails?
Q. I am not a member of any Group, but recently, I responded to a question on Yahoo! Personals. Someone took my email and sent it to others in that Group and now I am receiving their marketing materials, emails, etc. I need to Unsubscribe from this Group, although I never subscribed to it. Any suggestions?
Asked by KayStar - Fri Aug 14 13:15:29 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, if you did not ask for these mailings, then treat them as the spam that they are. You can not completely stop all spam, but you can help to put a big dent in it. First, try not to open any of them, that only makes them send more and more to you. Check mark them and click on 'Spam,' this should stop those addresses from being delivered to your inbox. Use your spam filter and block address. Look for the 'Options' link at upper right corner of mail screen and click on it Options/ mail options / spam preferences make sure spam guard is on, click on save changes Options /mail options / blocked addresses Enter the E-mail address you wish blocked and click on 'add block' you will never get mail from that address again. This should help you… [cont.]
Answered by Lyn G - Fri Aug 14 15:51:24 2009

I started receiving unsolicited suspicious email by dozens from Nigeria. what can i do to stop this?
Q. All these emails, from different senders, tell me about money they have and would like to get out of their country. I know this type of email: they are just trying to have my bank account information to steal money if any. I opened my email yesterday and found more than 100 emails. I marked all of them as spam. but till now, while i am writing this question, i am receiving some emails. I don't know how they got my address. How can i stop them? should I disable my email account?
Asked by Erka - Thu May 25 17:04:54 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Hey I have been getting them for months, ignore them, with the infomation they want. They could make out papers in your name and get a passport. Do not give them any information or your could find your self in a lot of trouble. Down load a program that screens your emails. It is called ChoiceMail Free. It has a lot of rules and regulations to screen emails, but you can add your own. Then just delete them to the garbage can if its not on your contact list. The program is free.
Answered by twentyeight7 - Fri May 26 00:20:31 2006