The Rejected Folder

Our blog shares expert insights on email security, DMARC configuration, and deliverability optimization.

How to look up MX records (3 ways)
free-tools ·

How to look up MX records (3 ways)

Three ways to look up MX records for any domain: a free MX records lookup tool, dig and nslookup from a terminal, and a few lines of Ruby or Python.

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DMARCTrust
6 min read
What is angler phishing? Fake customer support scams explained
email-security ·

What is angler phishing? Fake customer support scams explained

Angler phishing is a social-media scam where fake support accounts target people who publicly ask brands for help. Learn how it works, how to verify support accounts, and how baiting and pharming differ.

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DMARCTrust
9 min read
MTA-STS not working? Fix the 7 errors senders report
email-security ·

MTA-STS not working? Fix the 7 errors senders report

MTA-STS breaks when DNS, HTTPS policy hosting, and MX TLS drift out of sync. This troubleshooting guide covers seven failures, the records to check first, and the commands that expose them.

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DMARCTrust
14 min read
Five new troubleshooting guides for when DMARC breaks
email-deliverability ·

Five new troubleshooting guides for when DMARC breaks

We published five troubleshooting guides covering SPF errors, DKIM failures, alignment issues, forwarding breakage, and the full p=none to p=reject migration. Each one follows the same format: symptom, diagnosis, solution, prevention.

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DMARCTrust
7 min read
What is the Return-Path, and why does it matter for DMARC?
dmarc-setup ·

What is the Return-Path, and why does it matter for DMARC?

The Return-Path is not the address your users see, but it still plays a critical role in email authentication. Learn how the SMTP envelope, SPF, bounces, and DMARC alignment fit together.

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DMARCTrust
14 min read

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