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Is Yahoo mail always correct when it calls something spam and puts it in the spam folder?

Or should I look at the spam e-mail before I delete it. If I open the spam folder, am I opening the spam e-mail, or just the folder? I don't want to expose my computer to viruses or even just a source of trashy e-mail.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    No, some legitimate mails have some markers that filters flag.

    Newsletters commonly are classed as spam.

    Just opening the folder isn`t a risk.

    Opening the mails can be.

    Also, some spam mail has code in it, flagging your account as active - triggering more spam sent to you.

    Make sure that at all times you have an up-to-date anti-virus program (AVG and AVAST are good, and free for home use).

  • 1 decade ago

    No on both

    To open the spam folder, the page looks just like your inbox folder.

    Youre not opening anything at that point.

    Mail does go there and you shouldbriefly look at it about every other day.

    Say if you sign up for something like Facebook. They will send you email but they are not on your contact list, so it might go to spam. Or your bank or other businesses/people not on your contact list.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No. Mistakes will always be made. You should always look in the folder and retrieve any mail you recognize. Opening the spam folder is not the same as opening the mail.

  • 5 years ago

    i don't comprehend yet while every physique has an answer please enable me comprehend too. I nonetheless get maximum my direct mail interior the inbox regardless what I do. i ponder whether there's a distinct variety like a quota it extremely is met and something over that quantity gets kicked returned into the inbox.

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