Spam cluttering up your AOL mailbox? We block billions of junk emails before they even get to you. But to clear out any that do sneak through, get to grips with our simple but advanced spam controls.

Always report spam

Click the button at the bottom of your mailbox to report spam. AOL's tools get smarter the more you use them.

Check your spam folder

Find your spam folder at the bottom of your mailbox. Legitimate emails can sometimes get there in error. If so, click the This Is Not Spam button.

Use your custom word blocker

We all recognise the subject lines of spam email, such as 'meds' and 'degree'. Now you can block the words that you never want to see again.

Set up screen names

It's a good idea to use separate identities for chatting, shopping, banking and email, to help thwart the spammers and improve your online privacy.

Receive email only from existing contacts

You can allow email just from your Address Book by choosing People I Know to prevent anyone else contacting you by email.

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