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Error message "This message has been blocked for containing SPAM-like characteristics."

Hi everyone. This is driving me crazy. I'm getting this error message above from sending mail to ANY email address (even my own) using Apple Mail on MacOS on my desktop.


But send the same thing via iOS or iPad and there is no problem.


I am reasonably tech competent - but this one has me completely frustrated.


Any hints would be helpful.


Thanks - JC

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 5, 2021 8:00 AM

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Posted on Apr 6, 2021 7:15 AM

Hi badmanagement,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with sending emails from your Mac. We're happy to help.


If you have any third-party anti-virus enabled, we'd recommend temporarily disabling it and testing sending the message out.


Should the issue continue, can you confirm which mail carrier you are attempting to send the message from, and if it occurs when testing with another using the Mail app or webmail?


Best!

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Apr 6, 2021 7:15 AM in response to badmanagement

Hi badmanagement,


Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you're having an issue with sending emails from your Mac. We're happy to help.


If you have any third-party anti-virus enabled, we'd recommend temporarily disabling it and testing sending the message out.


Should the issue continue, can you confirm which mail carrier you are attempting to send the message from, and if it occurs when testing with another using the Mail app or webmail?


Best!

Error message "This message has been blocked for containing SPAM-like characteristics."

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