Free Cold Email Spam Checker Scan for Spam Trigger Words
Spam filters score content, not just infrastructure. Paste your email and this checker scans for 100+ known trigger phrases, link density, image/text balance signals, caps abuse, and exclamation marks then gives you a spam score and the exact lines to rewrite.
How this check works
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The email is scanned against a curated list of trigger words and phrases ('free', 'guarantee', 'act now', '100%').
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Structural signals are measured: number of links, exclamation marks, ALL-CAPS words, and word count.
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Each finding adds weighted points to a 0–100 spam score; 70+ means rewrite before sending.
How to fix common problems
Trigger phrases in the pitch
Replace hype with specifics: 'increase revenue guaranteed' → 'how a similar MSP added 11 meetings in 6 weeks'.
Too many links
Cold emails should carry zero or one link. Every extra link is a filtering signal and a click-tracking liability.
Shouting formatting
ALL-CAPS words and multiple exclamation marks are classic spam fingerprints. Write like a person, not a promo.
Example
'FREE trial, 100% guaranteed results, act now!!!' scores 88/100 (high risk). Removing the three flagged phrases drops it under 20.
FAQ
- Do spam trigger words still matter in 2026?
- Yes, but less than sender reputation and engagement. Content scoring is one layer of modern filters a clean email on a burned domain still lands in spam.
- What spam score is safe?
- Under 30 is comfortable for cold outreach. 30–70 needs edits. 70+ will get filtered at scale.
- Should I avoid all links in cold email?
- For the first touch, yes or keep one plain-text link. Calendar links in the signature are generally fine; tracking links are the risk.
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