Recently more junk emails getting to my inbox

JohnB47 · 12 February at 5:27PM

In recent days, I've noticed a few junk/spam emails getting through to my Microsoft Outlook inbox, whereas previously they were all sent to Junk.

Any reason this is suddenly happening?

MikeJXE · 12 February at 5:35PM

I'm Apple but have noticed a vast increase in junk emails

eastmidsaver · 12 February at 5:39PM

yes i am on outlook and i am getting a few.
but most still go into junk mail, and i get quite a few each day.

HampshireH · 12 February at 6:06PM

Same it's getting a bit ridiculous.

Ive also started getting ads at the top of my inbox on my phone which I never had before

Newcad · 16 February at 10:42AM

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They are free to use.

I don't yet have permissions to post links here but a browser search will find them.

DonnySaver · 20 February at 2:48PM

This happening to me too. Most junk still goes to Junk folder but just recently getting 20-30 a day in my Focused inbox

eastmidsaver · 20 February at 5:28PM

the problem is getting worse, today all my junk mails are in the main inbox. and nothing was in the junk.
is this problem happening with any one else?

eastmidsaver · 20 February at 5:39PM

update. seems like it's widespread problem today
https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/02/20/outlook-and-hotmail-junk-filter-not-working-how-to-mark-spam-emails/

JohnB47 · 21 February at 10:11AM

eastmidsaver said:

update. seems like it's widespread problem today
https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2023/02/20/outlook-and-hotmail-junk-filter-not-working-how-to-mark-spam-emails/

That explains it. I still get loads of rubbish (mainly from USA) in my junk folder but a few manage to get into my Inbox. Hopefully Microsoft will sort it soon.

I wonder if there's a way to block emails coming from America, or non UK companies. Probably not.