In 2015, Gmail stated that they block 99.9% of spam emails, which now adds up to about 100 million emails for their users a day. However, this doesn't mean that spam doesn't get through, especially if your Gmail account doesn't think an email is spam.
So, if you want to reduce the number of unwanted emails then you have to give Gmail some assistance.
Do this by following these 5 tips for blocking emails on Gmail.
One of the best ways to start unsubscribing from mass emails is to use a Gmail extension tool like Trimbox. This ability bypasses the need to click on each email, find the unsubscribe link, and go to the company's website to complete their particular actions.
Instead, you can click and unsubscribe from your inbox without even opening the email.
Trimbox also helps you clear your spam folder in one click and notice when an email is part of an unwanted mailing list.
Another option for blocking suspicious emails is to use Gmail's settings on your desktop. You can do this in two different ways:
You can also block messages that contain attachments or exceed a certain file size.
Gmail mobile app works similarly to the desktop version when blocking email addresses. However, there is only one method to complete this action.
You must click on the message from the sender you want to block. Then choose "more" from the drop-down menu and click on "block." The filter function is not available on the Gmail smartphone app, so you cannot block emails based on size or attachment criteria.
Blocking emails on smartphones and desktops will help you stop current email addresses, but spam will never stop if you aren't careful with your email address.
The best spam prevention is to limit who you give your email online. This can be difficult since many marketing tactics require your email to get discounts, access information, and create accounts. Therefore, having a separate email just for these things can help clear out your main email account.
Using these email protection tools help but you also have to be aware of the differences between spam and phishing emails. That is because over 70% of phishing emails are opened by the recipients, leading to potential data breaches, computer viruses, and money-sending scams.
Opening a spam email is not harmful, it's just annoying. But, a phishing email can be dangerous just by clicking on it. Usually, a phishing email looks unfamiliar or may mimic a common website but still looks odd.
When you start blocking emails on Gmail then you can organize yourself by removing clutter and seeing important emails more clearly. It may take some time to remove all spam, but it is worth the effort. And if you use the tools mentioned in this article then it will go a lot faster.
Start by downloading the Trimbox extension to begin unsubscribing today.