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Finally, there is the case of truly unsolicited emails.

Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2024 7:11 am
by kumarg19@outlook.com
In this example, I subscribed to a popular newsletter from Tim Ferris . However, after a while, I stopped reading the emails I received. I might now consider this sender “spam,” even though I had initially subscribed to his emails.

Similarly, when you order a product from a new website, you may (unknowingly) agree austria whatsapp number data 5 million to receive their marketing emails, newsletters, product news, etc. In this case, even though you have technically subscribed to those emails, they could quickly be considered spam.

Spam email example

This happens when your data is leaked or shared with advertisers. Then you start receiving emails from senders you've never heard of. In 99% of cases, these emails want to sell you something. Or they may ask you for some kind of collaboration.

Spam vs Phishing - A classic example of spam
A classic example of spam
Bottom line? Spam emails can be irritating, but they shouldn't be confused with real scams or phishing attempts. That's what we'll explore in the next section.

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Check out this guide to learn more about how Mailfence handles spam emails .