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Sending and receiving email is very convenient, but there’s one thing that can make these cumbersome, and that is spam mail. Spam not only clutters your mail, but it also takes up necessary space. If you’re tired of dealing with this problem, here’s how to stop email spam.

Use Spam Blocking Tools

Many email programs have this function. Find the “This is spam” button, and the email provider will immediately submit the unwanted mail to spam control personnel, who will then improve anti-spam filters. You can also direct spam to a “Junk” folder. Most webmail providers have these already, but if yours doesn’t, you can simply download one.

You can also invest in an Internet spam filter. It costs 50 dollars or less. An Internet spam filter cuts back the spam in your inbox, although one or two messages might slip through every now and then.

Don’t Post Your E-mail Address On Websites Or Public Forums

The more you disclose your e-mail address on a public site, the more prone you are to spam mail. Scripts and robots scan websites for email addresses, and there are also people who get emails from sites so they can be used for sign-up offers for free items. If you really need to post your email, write it creatively, such as Name - at - gmail - dotcom.

You should also avoid:

• Famous newsgroups
• Chat rooms like IRC or Yahoo Chat
• Bonzai Buddy software or programs like it

Report Your Spam

Reporting spam is a good way of impacting spammers. Before deleting the unwanted mail, forward it to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Spam box at spam@uce.gov. The mail you sent will be investigated, and if it turns out to be spam, the sender is charged $500 for every email. The more users send in the same spam mail, the more likely they are to be investigated and given a penalty.

Create “Disposable” Email Accounts

Create one main account, but don’t give this to anyone, not even your friends. Even a simple e-card can put you on a spam mailing list. Instead, create several separate accounts for different purposes, such as for entertainment sites, financial matters, and for your friends. Write them down, so you won’t forget. Set them to forward mail to your main account, so there won’t be any need to check them one by one. Check which account sends the most spam and then delete it.

Fill Out Forms Carefully

Don’t put in your actual name when you fill out online forms. Instead, put in a series of random letters, like Swdswd, for your name. Afterwards, put up a filter, so when emails from this form arrive with the fake name on them, they are taken to a separate folder. If these are spam, set up your mail program so all these emails with fake names are deleted.

One last tip: don’t respond to any spam mail you receive, because if you do, they’ll keep sending you more. Just keep the tactics above in mind, and you’ll have a neat and organized email account.