How to Safely Unsubscribe (Without Getting More Spam)

✅ When It’s Safe to Click “Unsubscribe”

Here’s when to go ahead and click away:

• It’s a company or website you recognize and occasionally buy from
  
  

• You’re on a newsletter list you manually signed up for (maybe back in 2015…)
  
  

• It looks well-designed, spells your name right, and comes from a business email
  
  

Look for:

• A clear “unsubscribe” link at the bottom
  
  

• An email sender address that matches the website ("@costco.com", not "@randomoffers-22.ru")
  
  

These are typically following email marketing laws (like CAN-SPAM), which require clear opt-outs.

🚩 When to Avoid Clicking “Unsubscribe”

Sketchy unsubscribe links can:

• Confirm to spammers you exist (and make you a bigger target)
  
  

• Send you to a phishing site
  
  

• Ask for personal info (never give it!)
  
  

Common red flags:

• Weird grammar or spelling errors
  
  

• Suspicious email addresses (like @freemoney.biz)
  
  

• No company branding or email footer
  
  

In those cases? Don’t click. Just hit Report Spam or Delete, as we’ll cover in our next guide.

🧠 Unsubscribe Like a Pro

Make a weekly habit:

• Review emails from stores or lists you don’t care about
  
  

• If legit → click Unsubscribe
  
  

• If not sure → just mark it as Spam and move on
  
  

Your inbox will thank you — and so will your brain.

Call to Action:

📫 Want to keep your inbox clean and safe? Learn how to block bad senders in the 3-Button Spam Strategy: Block, Report, Delete