Spam filter in hotmail not working.

Anonymous
2023-04-06T23:50:01+00:00

Everyday I am getting the same couple of pieces of spam email in my hotmail inbox, spam that usually goes to my spam/junk mail box. While most of the spam mail still goes to right box, these couple get through to my inbox. Several months ago all my spam went to my inbox for 4-5 days, maybe 3-350 spam mails a day in my inbox. At the time I noticed many others complaining of the same problem. Microsoft (or someone) was able to stop it last time. I hope someone can stop it this time before all my spam ends up in my inbox. I should add that I use an iPad, not a laptop or computer.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-15T23:10:20+00:00

    I have my junk filters set to only allow mail from addresses in my address book. It’s supposed to block unknown senders. For the last 2 weeks all kinds of spam is getting through to my inbox. I even undid the spam filter and reenabled it. That didn’t help. I never used to get any junk in my inbox and that suddenly changed. My settings have been the same as described all along.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-08-14T13:52:42+00:00

    Replying everyday till we get an answer. Microsoft please come back with a functioning hotmail.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-12T15:48:38+00:00

    It's crazy that Microsoft isn't taking accountability for their own problems. The spam filter worked fine until recently. Now my Inbox is full of spam. Microsoft has a duty of care to ensure that their services are working correctly and may have breached their contract with us. I'll be seeking out legal assistance to determine if a class action lawsuit would be necessary.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-07T11:58:31+00:00

    Hello everyone.

    I have same problem i receive 10-30 mails each day with same phising attempts. I did not receive these in the beginning of the year.

    What can you do to stop this Microsoft ?

    Your rules does not work(made plenty). Report Phising does nothing(Ignore does nothing aswell) and you cant block them either.

    Its very frustrating to have your phone blow up this much. Gmail does not have this problem and funny part is i use that mail for junk and Hotmail for serious mails. Not looking good.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-07-29T20:43:04+00:00

    Funny, I receive more spam with my Gmail account than I do with Outlook.

    There's absolutely no email provider that can guarantee you won't receive spam. It's all up to you and how many places you leave your email address all over the internet.

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