Surprisingly, it actually isnt safe to unsubscribe from spam emails this way — in fact, some scammers rely on your click to access even more of your information. Instead of clicking unsubscribe, both Total Defense and Ricks Daily Tips agree that you should simply just mark the message as spam in your inbox instead.

Is it dangerous to unsubscribe from spam?

If your mail service supports it, set up a block or spam rule to automatically delete future messages from these organizations. If the message is seriously malicious, the “unsubscribe” link may take you to a site configured to infect or compromise your system. It may result in a malware infection or system compromise.

Can spam emails be stopped?

Spam email is unwanted and often unsolicited, clogging your inbox with information from companies, services, or people you dont know or arent interested in. Unsubscribing from mailing lists and setting up email filters are just two options that may help reduce spam email.