len garden wrote:

> i use a web hosting service and the e/mail account i have using that
> address get heaps of spam mail daily, the host offers an anti-spam
> service but for me just can't afford it.
>
> is there anyway i can effectively block this sort of mail before it
> downloads to my inbox?

What software is the host using? cPanel? If so, check to see if
SpamAssassin is available. It catches almost all spam for my accounts.

Also blackhole everything not sent to your exact address. Disable the
"catchall" address.

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