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Blocking foreign mail?

Discussion in 'Microsoft Mail (Outlook / OE / Windows Mail)' started by El Parro, 2007/10/30.

  1. 2007/10/30
    El Parro

    El Parro Inactive Thread Starter

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    Is there any way you can block foriegn generated mail in OE6? I am receiving about a dozen a day with wierd e-mail address extensions such as ru. :mad: Please help!
     
  2. 2007/10/31
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    The best approach is to install anti-spam software - I have not found Message Rules in OE to be of much use in this case - these people know how to circumvent any rule you may set up.

    BTW 'ru' indicates the mail came from Russia.
     

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  4. 2007/10/31
    El Parro

    El Parro Inactive Thread Starter

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    Yeah, your'probably right. I just found Spam Pal on the net...I'll try that. Thanks for the advice.:D
     

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