Multiple Junk-mail folders

I've about 20 junkmail foldeers with the same things in them for my .mac account. What does this mean and how do i get rid of them?
LarryJay

Hi anangelablaze,
I was wondering if you ever had any luck getting your transcipt. I also checked the box to have my transcript sent and did not receive it and am now having a dispute. If you did get it could you tell me how you went about it.
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