Spammers can sometimes use images to get you to visit their website. This problem can be solved by blocking external images from loading and therefore prevent becoming a victim to a scam.
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1: Open the Gmail app and open the side menu
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2: Scroll down the side menu
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3: Click on Settings to open the settings menu
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4: Click on the account you want to apply this to
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5: Click on Images
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6: Click “Ask before displaying external images”