Responding to SPAM confirms to the SPAMmer that your email address is valid and will often only serve to increase the amount of SPAM you receive. Outlook from Microsoft is an example of an email program that can do this. Please understand, however, that SPAM filters aren't perfect and some SPAM will end up in your In Box anyway. Also, some emails that aren't SPAM may be treated as such by a filter. It is a good idea to filter SPAM into its own folder so you can review it periodically to ensure you aren't missing emails that you do wish to read.
Most email programs have the ability to filter emails into separate folders.
Eudora Pro is an example of an email program that can do this. That way, emails you wish to receive are redirected to their individual folders and the remaining emails stay in the In Box. You can then scan the remaining emails in the In Box to ensure you aren't missing emails you do wish to read. Use your initials or something totally obscure for your username. All rights reserved.