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Webmail basics: 10 features everyone should know

Webmail basics: 10 features everyone should know

Whether you're new to webmail or have been using it for years, there are some features that everyone should know. This guide explains 10 everyday features in plain English, with simple examples to help you use webmail with confidence.10 webmail features explained1....

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Beware of Black Friday and Christmas scams

Beware of Black Friday and Christmas scams

The festive season brings joy, generosity, and unfortunately, a spike in online scams. Around Black Friday and Christmas, scammers get busy trying to trick people into giving out money, passwords, or sensitive information. They sometimes pretend to be us, your bank,...

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Did you know we accept PayPal?

Did you know we accept PayPal?

If you already use PayPal for online shopping or paying friends, you’ll be pleased to know you can also use it to pay your email account subscription. If you're not familiar with PayPal, it’s an excellent alternative to credit and debit cards, and comes with a range...

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Will you be ready when Windows 10 support ends?

Will you be ready when Windows 10 support ends?

Recently, when Margaret opened Microsoft Outlook to read her emails, she saw a pop-up message about Windows 10 support ending. Not knowing what it meant, and nervous about clicking on pop-ups, Margaret dismissed the alert and carried on. Greg, on the other hand,...

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Scams Awareness Week 2025: Stop. Check. Protect.

Scams Awareness Week 2025: Stop. Check. Protect.

This week is Scams Awareness Week (25 to 29 August). An initiative of the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), it is a national campaign that raises awareness about how scams work, what they cost...

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How is graymail different from spam?

How is graymail different from spam?

After planning a coastal holiday, Susan subscribed to travel deals and weather alerts. Months later, the daily emails keep coming, long after she’s unpacked her suitcase. It feels like spam, but it's not. It's graymail. We all get emails we don’t want, but not all of...

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Protect yourself from payment scams

Protect yourself from payment scams

We are aware of new and sophisticated scams pretending to be The Messaging Company. Here are some tips to help protect you against email scammers.How can I protect myself from payment scams? 1. Check the email sender. Our official payment requests are sent from...

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How to upgrade your email plan

How to upgrade your email plan

If you would like to upgrade your email plan, this article explains why it might be a good idea to do so, how you can upgrade in My Account, when the upgrade will take effect, and when charges apply.Should I upgrade my email plan? If you are using 80 per cent or more...

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Is this a spam email?

Is this a spam email?

Recently, some customers have asked us to confirm if an email is legitimate. The email typically claims it is from The Messaging Company, is related to The Messaging Company, or is from their current email provider. Unfortunately, as suspected, some of these emails...

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Do I need to change my email password? 

Do I need to change my email password? 

Your email password is the key that unlocks your treasure chest of messages and identity documents. So, it's essential to keep it safe, make it unique, and regularly review whether you need to change it. This blog post explains whether you need to change your password...

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How can I get support for my email service?

How can I get support for my email service?

Your email service with The Messaging Company is modern, secure, and easy to use. If you ever have questions, we invite you to check for answers on our site, submit a support request online, email us directly, or give us a call at your convenience.Did you know?   Your...

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