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Digital

Report unwanted email to your provider

The reported message has been handled by the email service.

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Done when

The reported message has been handled by the email service.

The reported message has been handled by the email service.

Who this is for

People receiving spam; avoid unsubscribe links in untrusted messages.

Why this matters

You use email controls rather than replying to the sender.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Select identifiable junk in your inbox.
  2. Use the provider's spam or phishing report command.
  3. Check the spam folder and correct any legitimate mail misclassified.

Evidence and references

Last reviewed: · Version 2