How can i block an e-mail from someone i don't want to contact me?

Question

Someone is using an address similar to my e-mail address and has somehow got hold of my contact list and is e-mailing them asking for money. The address is so similar my contacts think it was me

Answer 1

Click on the someones avatar and when it shows click block.Also send out

an open e-mail to contacts letting them know to ignore.

Answer 2

Use the message rules if you know the email address. You can set it up to delete at server so you wont even see it.

Answer 3

Mark it as spam.