Volcano Internet has introduced spam filtering on our mail servers which will block most incoming junk mail. However if you choose to deactivate the spam filtering service but still want some sort of protection from spam, this website has some tips and instructions to help you. Also if you do wish to have the spam filtering active and just want some added protection, please read on to find out what else you can do about unsolicited junk email. For information about the spam and virus filter, please click here.

Many of you have probably noticed an increase in the amount of unsolicited email or spam that you been receiving. We are feeling it here as well, not only in our own inboxes but in the amount of calls we get from concerned and frustrated customers.

Thankfully, there are some things you can do to help limit the amount of spam you get, like choosing a unique email address and keeping the address as private as possible. You can also download programs that can block spam before you download email to your computer. Setting up message rules in your current email program to filter spam from your regular email can also help.

Unfortunately spam is a fact of email life and spammers come up with new methods to beat anti-spam techniques, so fighting spam is an ongoing battle and you may still get spam after trying various ways to stop it. However, with education and resources you can limit the amount of spam you receive and regain control of your email.

This site will give you some general tips about email and spam, show you how to make a message rule, and list some links to anti-spam resources.