SpamAssassin rule
HTML_SHORT_LINK_IMG_1
Very short HTML with a linked image
+0.139 points
Combination of other tests (meta rule)
What HTML_SHORT_LINK_IMG_1 means
The email is little more than an image with a link.
The rule's description in SpamAssassin: “HTML is very short with a linked image”
How to fix it
Add text that explains the message; do not put the whole content in one clickable image.
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Frequently asked questions
What does HTML_SHORT_LINK_IMG_1 mean?
The email is little more than an image with a link.
How do I fix HTML_SHORT_LINK_IMG_1?
Add text that explains the message; do not put the whole content in one clickable image.
How many points does HTML_SHORT_LINK_IMG_1 add?
0.139 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.