SpamAssassin rule
FORGED_GMAIL_RCVD
Gmail address sent through non-Gmail servers
+1 points
Header test
What FORGED_GMAIL_RCVD means
The From address is @gmail.com, but the message did not come through Google's servers the usual way.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “'From' gmail.com does not match 'Received' headers”
How to fix it
Send @gmail.com mail only through Gmail itself. For newsletters and apps, use your own domain as sender.
Does your email trigger FORGED_GMAIL_RCVD?
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Frequently asked questions
What does FORGED_GMAIL_RCVD mean?
The From address is @gmail.com, but the message did not come through Google's servers the usual way.
How do I fix FORGED_GMAIL_RCVD?
Send @gmail.com mail only through Gmail itself. For newsletters and apps, use your own domain as sender.
How many points does FORGED_GMAIL_RCVD add?
1 points in the default SpamAssassin ruleset (network tests on, Bayes off). A message is treated as spam from 5.0 points. Mail servers can change scores locally.