topic Re: Spam in Email

Spam

jasper9 — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:51:31 GMT

How is it that several of the spam mails I receive have neither my name or email in the addressee box, but still find their way into my mailbox?

Re: Spam

Billx — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 15:22:03 GMT

Have you created an alias for that email address, and what is the email address shown as the recipient?

Re: Spam

Gliwmaeden2 — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:08:56 GMT

I've had that too, @jasper9 and I don't have any "aliases".

Re: Spam

jasper9 — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:58:17 GMT

Hi Guys - no, I haven't created any aliases. Strangely, for the last few days spam has me as recipient. Prior to that they were almost always addressed to 3 names, one of which was Randy Bays. Any thoughts?

Re: Spam

Mandisa-TT — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:04:15 GMT

Hi @jasper9 please let us know if you are still having the issue.

Re: Spam

jasper9 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:45:17 GMT

I'm still receiving spam, but all now addressed to me - damned nuisance. I continue to junk them and block the sender. Hopefully they will eventually dry up. Any useful suggestions will be most welcome.

Re: Spam

Mandisa-TT — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:49:29 GMT

I understand, please confirm if you are using TalkTalk webmail or a 3rd party to access your emails.

Re: Spam

jasper9 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:50:58 GMT

I use Outlook

Re: Spam

Mandisa-TT — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:59:11 GMT

Thank you for confirming, I am unable to run any checks since you are using a 3rd party to access your emails.

Enhanced Filtering Options

Utilize Focused Inbox: Make sure to enable Focused Inbox in Outlook to separate important emails from others, which may help you manage your inbox better.

Advanced Junk Email Options:

Go to Home > Junk > Junk E-mail Options.
Set it to High for more stringent filtering.
Add known spam addresses to the Blocked Senders List.

Create Custom Rules:

Go to Home > Rules > Manage Rules & Alerts.
Set up rules to automatically move certain emails (e.g., based on specific words in the subject) to the Junk folder.

Re: Spam

jasper9 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:02:37 GMT

Hi Mandisa - thanks, I'll try those options

Re: Spam

Mandisa-TT — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:06:14 GMT

Perfect! If you are still experiencing the issue, you can try to switch TalkTalk webmail and let us know if you are still experiencing the issue and we will be able to look further for you.