spam emails

Unwanted digital solicitations

Spam emails are unsolicited messages sent in bulk, typically advertising products, promoting scams, or attempting to steal personal information through phishing.

The term comes from a Monty Python sketch where the word "spam" drowns out all conversation.

Most email services filter spam automatically: Check your spam folder if you're missing messages.

Also called junk mail.

Related
  • junkWorthless discarded items
  • junk folderQuarantine for unwanted emails
  • inboxMessage receiving folder
  • phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
  • scamDishonest money-making scheme

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