Ask HN: Are you also getting extremely obvious spam bypassing Gmail's filters?

Article summary

The author has been receiving obvious spam emails that bypass Gmail's filters, with similar formats and attachments with ridiculous names. These emails are not caught in the spam filter and arrive in the main inbox. The author wonders if others are experiencing the same issue. The spam emails often have crypto-related content and are sent to multiple recipients.

Main themes

• Gmail spam filtering
• Email security
• Crypto-related spam
• Google's priorities
• Spam detection challenges
• Email provider comparison

What commenters say

• Gmail's spam filters are not effective and have never been perfect, allowing obvious spam to reach the inbox.
• The problem may be due to Google's lack of attention to email spam filtering, as it is not a new or sexy issue.
• The spam emails may be using Unicode characters or other tactics to evade Gmail's filters.
• Some users believe that Google is intentionally allowing spam to reach the inbox to drive revenue or increase ad visibility.
• Others think that the issue is due to the complexity of spam detection and the constant evolution of spam tactics.
• A few users suggest that Google's spam detection is lax when the sender is using a Gmail account, potentially due to hacked accounts.
• Some commenters believe that the problem is not unique to Gmail and that other email providers may have similar issues.