Stop Spam Day

Quick facts
When is it?	Every January 2nd
Tagged as:	Science & Technology
What's the hashtag?	#StopSpamDay
When was it founded?	2020
Who founded it?	Bob Matthews
We first published this page on:	Jul 28th, 2025
We last updated this page:	Jul 28th, 2025

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Have you noticed how junk messages seem to pop up everywhere? Emails, texts, fake alerts—they crowd our screens and waste time. That’s what Stop Spam Day is all about.

It’s a call to clear out the digital mess and take control. Spam doesn’t just annoy us—it can trick, track, or even harm us.

This day shines a spotlight on how to identify it, block it, and prevent it from slipping through.

Each alert or bogus link can open the door to something worse. Viruses, scams, and stolen data often begin with just one message. Stop Spam Day helps people see those signs early.

It urges everyone to clean up inboxes, tighten settings, and think before clicking. Simple steps like these protect not just one person, but whole networks.

It’s a chance to cut through the noise and keep digital spaces clean.

How to Celebrate Stop Spam Day

Here’s an expanded version of the Stop Spam Day suggestions with two extra sentences for each section:

Train your spam filter

Boost inbox control. Mark suspicious messages and “spam” catches improve over time. Train your mail system to sort junk better.

Filters get sharper with regular use. Each click helps your email tool spot patterns more easily.

Unsubscribe from unwanted lists

Clean up marketing messages. Find a mailing site you don’t want. Hit unsubscribe and stop clutter. These lists often grow without warning.

Clearing them frees up your focus and storage.

Limit email visibility

Keep your contact details private online. Avoid posting addresses publicly. Use special contact forms instead.

Exposing your address increases the chances of being targeted. Reducing visibility makes your inbox safer instantly.

Never reply or click on unknown messages

Skip opening unknown senders. Do not respond. Don’t tap links or download attachments from odd sources.

Clicking once can install harmful software. Ignore, delete, and move on without hesitation.

Use stronger filters or tools

Activate advanced spam catchers or third‑party services. Add extra layers of protection. Look into software that blocks both ads and trackers. Tools like these also reduce phishing attempts.

Review privacy policies before signing up

Check if a site shares or sells your address. Avoid sharing when privacy terms look weak. Read even short policy sections carefully. One minute now can save hours later.

History of Stop Spam Day

Stop Spam Day began in 2020, thanks to Bob Matthews from Holiday Insights. He wanted to highlight the growing problem of spam in everyday communication.

The date falls just after New Year’s, when many return to inboxes full of junk.

It’s a fresh chance to sort, delete, and secure email spaces. Though not widely known at first, the idea quickly caught on. People liked having a simple reminder to clean out their digital mess.

Spam can waste time, drain energy, and even open the door to scams. This unofficial holiday encourages users to stay sharp and take small steps to protect themselves.

The day also ties into a longer fight against unwanted messages. Spam has existed since the early days of the Internet. A lawyer couple sent a mass message in 1994, often seen as the first big case.

That moment showed how fast spam could spread. Over the years, laws and filters have grown stronger. The U.S. passed the CAN-SPAM Act in 2003 to set rules for commercial email. Still, spam hasn’t gone away.

That’s why Stop Spam Day matters—it keeps the issue in focus and makes safety part of the routine. Even one less spam message helps people feel more in control.

Stop Spam Day