If Gmail users block the emails, they will have to see the spam link when they click on the “Shared with me” section of GDrive.

Anyone can share a document, which results in an instant notification on a synced Android smartphone.Įven if users ban Google Drive from generating phone notifications, they will still get emails. However, Spam in Google Drive is causing a lot of trouble. So spammers are now sending spam as shared file invites on Google Drive /33EVbL9VRR Google does a fairly good job of spotting spam emails and sending them straight to the Spam folder. Spam might not seem like a huge problem on Gmail. While this offers momentary relief, spam emails can and often do show up in search results and other areas. Ironically, the Remove button simply hides the files and emails from view. Google Drive rolling out the ability to block users that share spam However, it does not delete the shared files.

Incidentally, there is a “remove” button in Google Drive. The only thing spammers need is a valid email address. Simply put, sharing files does not require the other person’s permission or consent. I'd ask Google to figure their spam issues, but I know better than to think they give a shit. This has been my Google Drive this past week.

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