Junk E-mail Prevention and How to Get Rid of It Once You Have It

Junk e-mail plagues the vast majority of inboxes these days. While it may be too late for many, there are a few steps users who have yet to be hit by it can take to make sure they don't become victims. If you don't have a spam problem, you don't need to worry about having to kill spam in the first place.

The first and foremost piece of advice that can be offered is not to give your email address to anyone you don't trust. This includes websites promoting contests, offering free e-cards or software downloads. Few things are really free in this world. In reality, you are often exchanging those services for getting sent junk e-mail.

If you already have a major junk e-mail problem, you have two primary solutions. The first is to simply ditch your existing e-mail address. For most users this is an unpalatable option at best. Much like your phone number, there are serious implications for changing your e-mail address. Old friends may lose contact with you, and business opportunities may go unanswered.

A more practical approach for many users is to deploy junk e-mail fighting software. There are many different solutions available online. This website offers a free 21-day trial version of its program to stop spam. Many users report it can eliminate up to 98% of unwanted messages.

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