Date Time
Thu 05/07/2015 10:00am - 10:30am

The four letter S word: Spam

Why is my legitimate mail marked as spam? Why am I getting Spam in my inbox? What can I do to change that? Gmail automatically helps identify spam and suspicious emails by detecting viruses, finding patterns across messages, and learning from what Gmail users like you commonly mark as spam or phishing.

Hangout Format

There will be a short ten minute or less demo/lecture on the subject followed by Q&A.

Learning Objectives:

User will learn "best practices" for effectively managing SPAM in Gmail.
  • How does Google know what to mark as spam?
  • Why legitimate mail gets marked as spam?
  • How and why should I check my SPAM label?
  • Can I change the way Google handles my spam?
Other Training: Other Resources:
  • AppsforVCU - The VCU Google resource website
  • Prerequisites: Read the info on Hangouts! verify you have the right equipment for a hangout and have tested hangouts with a colleague or friend.
    Cost:
    $0.00
    Sponsor:
    Technology Services
    Audience:
    VCU Faculty and Staff Only
    Category:
    Google Apps
    Contact:
    VCU helpIT Center
    804-828-2227
    helpIT@vcu.edu