How to remove spam in Google Calendar

There are hundreds of Google Calendar users reporting that receiving event notifications they didn't create. These events are really junk advertising and a potential phishing threat. If you encounter this problem, please read the following article to remove spam in Google Calendar.

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It seems that spammers have figured out how to exploit the combination of Google Calendar and Gmail. By default, if you receive a calendar invitation in Gmail, Google Calendar will automatically add events even if the user does not accept the invitation.

Therefore spammers start adding calendar invitations to emails with attractive titles and shady links. These messages can go straight to the junk folder and you won't see it in Gmail.

How to remove spam in Google Calendar

First, go to the Google Calendar website, log in with your Google account to receive spam, then click the jagged icon in the top right corner and select Settings .

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Now, select General from the menu on the left of the screen to see more options. Here, select Event settings . In this menu, find the Automatically add invitations option and click on it, then select No, only show invitations to which I have responded from the list.

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Next, select View option from the side menu, then make sure to uncheck the box next to Show discount event .

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Finally, click Events from Gmail , then uncheck Automatically add events from Gmail to my calendar . Now, spam invitations will not be able to find the way to the calendar anymore, but you must delete the calendar event manually added.

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I wish you all success!