Sorry, I couldn't think of the right syntax. It's "anyone@youremail.com". It's probably obvious from my previous posts that I'm not familiar with the finer points of e-mail! It is POP3, but I think I'm going to have to download it then delete it.

In the past spam has come in waves, but this deluge shows no sign of subsiding. From the comments here, and from what I've read it looks like filtering online isn't going to be possible with my set up.

I have Evolution which has plenty of options for filtering. I haven't because I just don't want all that rubbish on the computer, though as it's Linux any viruses/worms are unlikely (not impossible!) to do any damage.

With junk snail mail it was easy to register with the Mailing Preference Service. I don't get junk snail mail. Similarly with the Telephone Preference Service. It's not so straightforward with e-mail.

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"All the screens are filled with heroes and losers, but the sky's still filled with stars"
...Midnight Oil - 'Golden Age'