SpamAssassin rule
HTTPS_HTTP_MISMATCH
Link text and target differ
+0.1 points
Body text test
What HTTPS_HTTP_MISMATCH means
A link's visible text shows an https:// address, but the link actually points to an http:// URL (or another address), a phishing pattern.
How to fix it
Make the visible link text match the real link target, and use https:// everywhere.
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Frequently asked questions
What does HTTPS_HTTP_MISMATCH mean?
A link's visible text shows an https:// address, but the link actually points to an http:// URL (or another address), a phishing pattern.
How do I fix HTTPS_HTTP_MISMATCH?
Make the visible link text match the real link target, and use https:// everywhere.
How many points does HTTPS_HTTP_MISMATCH add?
0.1 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.