{"id":168,"date":"2026-02-22T03:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnyourpc.com\/?p=168"},"modified":"2026-02-22T03:19:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T03:19:09","slug":"blocking-spam-email-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learnyourpc.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/22\/blocking-spam-email-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Blocking Spam Email in Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce7 What Is Spam?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spam is unwanted email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertise something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to trick you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretend to be your bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for personal information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spam can be annoying \u2014 and sometimes dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 How to Block Spam in Gmail<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the email message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Block [Sender Name]<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Future emails from that sender will go to your Spam folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe6 How to Mark Email as Spam in Outlook<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Junk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click <strong>Block Sender<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That sender\u2019s emails will go directly to Junk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udeab Do NOT Unsubscribe from Suspicious Emails<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the email looks fake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do NOT click \u201cUnsubscribe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some scammers use that link to confirm your email is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark it as Spam and delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc2 What Happens to Spam?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spam emails go into your:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spam folder (Gmail)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Junk folder (Outlook)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These folders usually delete messages automatically after 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need to manage them daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd12 Extra Safety Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never reply to spam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click suspicious links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If unsure, delete it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udce5 Reducing Spam Over Time<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more you mark emails as Spam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The smarter your email system becomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time, fewer spam messages will reach your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Confidence Tip for Seniors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spam is normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone receives it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are not being targeted personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mark it as Spam and move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s all you need to do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors) \ud83d\udce7 What Is Spam? Spam is unwanted email. It may: Spam can be annoying \u2014 and sometimes dangerous. \ud83d\udfe6 How to Block Spam in Gmail Step 1 Open the email message. Step 2 Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the message. Step 3 Click Block [Sender Name]. 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