Does Unsubscribing Make It Worse?

Unsubscribing from junk emails

may seem like a simple way to clean your inbox, but doing so could actually make the spam problem worse. By clicking on a fake link in a spam email, you might be confirming to the spammer that your email address is correct, active, and checked on a regular basis.

Is it safe to hit unsubscribe?

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.

What to do if you keep getting emails after unsubscribing?

If you still receive marketing emails or spam after unsubscribing or asking the sender to stop emailing you, complain to the ICO. To make a complaint, do not forward your spam emails to the ICO.