HT204053 How to get rid of .mac address

I am getting a ton of spam on my old .mac address, I do not use it for anything (only use the .me version). How do I stop receiving this junk email? Or how do I get rid of my .mac address completely?

You can't get rid of it. What you can do is to set up a Rule on the iCloud website to move all messages addressed to thet @mac.com address to the Trash, the Junk folder, or a nominated folder as you choose.
Click the cogwheel icon at top right of the email page and choose 'Rules'.

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