Why isn't spam going to junk mail folder

[Guest]

I am using Outlook 2003. I have rules set up so if 'Spam' is in the topic, it
should be moved to junk mail folder. It does work occationally but it is not
doing this most of the time. It just stays in Inbox. Any idea what the
problem could be?

 

[Charles W Davis]

Most spam doesn't have the word "Spam" in the subject.

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

Question the program that is adding "spam" to the subject. It is not an Outlook option.

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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

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After furious head scratching, Ron asked:

| I am using Outlook 2003. I have rules set up so if 'Spam' is in the
| topic, it should be moved to junk mail folder. It does work
| occationally but it is not doing this most of the time. It just
| stays in Inbox. Any idea what the problem could be?

 

[Charles W Davis]

Milly, some ISPs have been adding the word SPAM to the Subject line.
"Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]"
Question the program that is adding "spam" to the subject. It is not an
Outlook option.

--
Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact. All
unsolicited mail sent to my personal account will be deleted without
reading.

After furious head scratching, Ron asked:

| I am using Outlook 2003. I have rules set up so if 'Spam' is in the
| topic, it should be moved to junk mail folder. It does work
| occationally but it is not doing this most of the time. It just
| stays in Inbox. Any idea what the problem could be?

 

[Guest]

My web server is putting Spam in the topic.
I don't see how anyone answered my question.
Again, I set up a rule with any word that has 'Spam' in the topic to go to
Junk mail folder.
Anyone know why this isn't working? This used to work on my other PC.

 

[Brian Tillman]

My web server is putting Spam in the topic.
I don't see how anyone answered my question.
Again, I set up a rule with any word that has 'Spam' in the topic to
go to Junk mail folder.
Anyone know why this isn't working? This used to work on my other PC.

Post the EXACT rule.

 

[Guest]

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

You need to add the rule "stop processing more rules".
That lets Outlook know that action is complete for that item.

 

[Guest]

I don't see where to do that. Is this 'Add a new rule'. If so, what
template?

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

You need to add the rule "stop processing more rules".
That lets Outlook know that action is complete for that item.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

It's on the second or third screen of the Rules Wizard, the last
item under "What do you want to do with the message?"

Gary VanderMolen

I don't see where to do that. Is this 'Add a new rule'. If so, what
template?

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

You need to add the rule "stop processing more rules".
That lets Outlook know that action is complete for that item.

 

[Guest]

I do not have a Rules Wizard. All I have is Rules and Alerts. It does not
appear under the e-mail rules tab. I am using Outlook 2003.

It's on the second or third screen of the Rules Wizard, the last
item under "What do you want to do with the message?"

Gary VanderMolen

I don't see where to do that. Is this 'Add a new rule'. If so, what
template?

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

You need to add the rule "stop processing more rules".
That lets Outlook know that action is complete for that item.

 

[Gary VanderMolen]

Sorry, I have Outlook 2007. Someone who has Outlook 2003 will have to
advise you.

Gary VanderMolen

I do not have a Rules Wizard. All I have is Rules and Alerts. It does not
appear under the e-mail rules tab. I am using Outlook 2003.

It's on the second or third screen of the Rules Wizard, the last
item under "What do you want to do with the message?"

Gary VanderMolen

I don't see where to do that. Is this 'Add a new rule'. If so, what
template?

:

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

You need to add the rule "stop processing more rules".
That lets Outlook know that action is complete for that item.

 

[Brian Tillman]

Apply this rule after the message arrives
with [Spam] or 'Spam' in the subject
and on this machine only
move to the junk E-mail folder

Try the "stop processing" action and remove the "[spam]" condition because
the "spam" condition subsumes it.

 

[Brian Tillman]

I do not have a Rules Wizard. All I have is Rules and Alerts.

That IS the Rules WIzard.

It does not appear under the e-mail rules tab.

Sure it does. Click Tools>Rules and Alerts. Select the rule you've been
describing and click Change Rule>Edit Rule Settings. Click Next. The "stop
processing more rules" action will be in the list that you see, probably
toward the bottom.