WLM using Gmail, over 1000 spam a day

Luckily most goes to my spam box - just found out my details are on the dark web which can put you in prison.

Was told if you change your phone number [Australia] you can still get an old compromised number.

Does the same apply to emails if you change it - that is you get a compromised one and spambox fills up again within weeks?

Or should I just use Gmail as google say they will be sorting the spam problem soon ?

Even though I have always used and loved WLM - especially message rules.