Every newsletter, online shop and giveaway you sign up for can turn into a stream of unwanted email. Here is how to keep your inbox clean:
- Use a temporary email for one-off sign-ups you won't need again.
- Unsubscribe from legitimate senders, but never click links in emails from unknown senders.
- Mark spam as spam instead of deleting it, so your provider learns to filter it.
- Never publish your address in plain text on forums or social media.
- Use separate addresses for work, personal mail and sign-ups.
- Don't open suspicious attachments or urgent "your account is suspended" messages.
- Watch for data breaches; leaked addresses quickly end up on spam lists.
