Skype is one of the most popular programs in Internet communications. As Skype’s popularity continues to skyrocket, its millions of users have been experiencing an increasing amount of spam. Among the most annoying offenders are porn spam, stock spam, account details, and shady lotteries from various countries. Users are report receiving one to as much 20 or more spam messages a day.
Unfortunately for Skype users, a spam filter similar to email spam filtering is not available. It appears that Skype has no plans to launch anything similar to that. However, you can take spam management into your own hands. Completely eliminating spam is unlikely, but by following some simple steps you will reduce your spam messages dramatically.
If you are being bombarded with constant spam and vishing calls and messages, you may want to consider an alternative to Skype. It can be difficult for those in a home office setting to switch to software your clients don’t have, but if Skype is cutting down your productivity then trying something new can’t hurt. VOIP News offers some great alternatives.