However, a sudden surge in email spam is a warning sign that scammers or fraudsters are targeting you.
At the very least, it means your email address is in the hands of the wrong people.
That’s still not ideal, but it’s better than the worst alternatives.
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Why Am I Suddenly Getting a Lot Of Email Spam?
Next, you should regularlycheck whether your email address has leakedto the dark web.
Regularly checking for email leaks allows you to take action and minimize your risk when it happens.
The big danger here is that these emails may reach your inbox as they are sent from a contact.
Thankfully, with a little work, you set up a trap toidentify any companies selling your email address.
That is unless you interact with a spam email.
Any trackable interaction tells the sender that your account is active and primed for a deluge of spam.
Whatever the reason, email bombing is a serious warning sign and a threat you should take seriously.
We’re not talking about cheeky companies bending email marketing rules here.
Scammers and fraudsters use this tactic to cause genuine harm to regular folks.
Check For Suspicious Activity Across Your Other Accounts
Check your most important accounts for any suspicious activity.
Start with your bank accounts and any payment services you use to look for unrecognized transactions.
Next, scan your spam email, looking for anything sent from accounts you own.
If you find anything that looks legit, don’t open or interact with it.
Again, don’t open any emails at this point.
), and analyze the sender information to check whether all the emails look legit.
Secure Any Accounts Affected by Suspicious Activity
If any of your accounts are compromised, secure them immediately.
If your account was used for fraudulent activity, notify your bank immediately.
As mentioned earlier, email bombing also increases the chances of legitimate emails landing in your spam folder.
Get into the habit of regularly checking your spam folder for increases in spam.
Meanwhile, pay attention to the spam you’re receiving, especially if you see a sudden increase.
Your spam folder may hold the clues you should probably identify affected accounts and take action.
Get into the habit of regularly checking your spam folder.
Keep tabs on roughly how many spam emails you receive and the throw in of spam you’re getting.
