Junk e-mail filter or Rules?

[StevePlym]

I have put some domains in the Junk E-mail Filter and find that I'm still
getting mail from those domains.

Is this an indication that:

1. The Microsoft Junk E-mail Filter is crap?
2. I'm setting things up wrong?
3. Using "rules" might be more effective?

Thanks in advance for assistance.


Steve

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

Setting it up wrong is the likely reason - most often because the To address
is in the safe list.

I would create rules for a specific domain, provided its a legit domain but
you can't get off the subscriber list etc. Don't use it for general spam
where the domain keeps changing.

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[StevePlym]

Thanks for that. I cross checked the "safe" list with the "blocked" kist and
found some domains in both.

I've removed most of them from the "safe" list so will monitor the
situation.


Steve

Setting it up wrong is the likely reason - most often because the To
address is in the safe list.

I would create rules for a specific domain, provided its a legit domain
but you can't get off the subscriber list etc. Don't use it for general
spam where the domain keeps changing.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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I have put some domains in the Junk E-mail Filter and find that I'm still
getting mail from those domains.

Is this an indication that:

1. The Microsoft Junk E-mail Filter is crap?
2. I'm setting things up wrong?
3. Using "rules" might be more effective?

Thanks in advance for assistance.


Steve

 

[StevePlym]

Thanks for that. I cross checked the "safe" list with the "blocked" kist and
found some domains in both.

I've removed most of them from the "safe" list so will monitor the
situation.

Steve

Setting it up wrong is the likely reason - most often because the To
address is in the safe list.

I would create rules for a specific domain, provided its a legit domain
but you can't get off the subscriber list etc. Don't use it for general
spam where the domain keeps changing.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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I have put some domains in the Junk E-mail Filter and find that I'm still
getting mail from those domains.

Is this an indication that:

1. The Microsoft Junk E-mail Filter is crap?
2. I'm setting things up wrong?
3. Using "rules" might be more effective?

Thanks in advance for assistance.


Steve

 

[Diane Poremsky [MVP]]

it should work now, as long as its not sent to an address on the Safe
recipient list.

--
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Thanks for that. I cross checked the "safe" list with the "blocked" kist
and
found some domains in both.

I've removed most of them from the "safe" list so will monitor the
situation.

Steve

Setting it up wrong is the likely reason - most often because the To
address is in the safe list.

I would create rules for a specific domain, provided its a legit domain
but you can't get off the subscriber list etc. Don't use it for general
spam where the domain keeps changing.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

Outlook Tips by email:
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EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
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I have put some domains in the Junk E-mail Filter and find that I'm
still getting mail from those domains.

Is this an indication that:

1. The Microsoft Junk E-mail Filter is crap?
2. I'm setting things up wrong?
3. Using "rules" might be more effective?

Thanks in advance for assistance.


Steve

 

[StevePlym]

Diane, seems to be fine now - to be safe though I'm creating rules as well.


Steve

it should work now, as long as its not sent to an address on the Safe
recipient list.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

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Thanks for that. I cross checked the "safe" list with the "blocked" kist
and
found some domains in both.

I've removed most of them from the "safe" list so will monitor the
situation.

Steve

Setting it up wrong is the likely reason - most often because the To
address is in the safe list.

I would create rules for a specific domain, provided its a legit domain
but you can't get off the subscriber list etc. Don't use it for general
spam where the domain keeps changing.

--
Diane Poremsky [MVP - Outlook]
Need Help with Common Tasks? http://www.outlook-tips.net/beginner/
Outlook 2007: http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/ol2007/

Outlook Tips by email:
(e-mail address removed)

EMO - a weekly newsletter about Outlook and Exchange:
(e-mail address removed)




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I have put some domains in the Junk E-mail Filter and find that I'm
still getting mail from those domains.

Is this an indication that:

1. The Microsoft Junk E-mail Filter is crap?
2. I'm setting things up wrong?
3. Using "rules" might be more effective?

Thanks in advance for assistance.


Steve

 

[Brian Tillman]

Thanks for that. I cross checked the "safe" list with the "blocked"
kist and found some domains in both.

I've removed most of them from the "safe" list so will monitor the
situation.

Since the Safe Sender list overrides the Blocked Sender list, nothing in the
Blocked Sender list should be in the Safe Sender list if you want to block
it.