The Ascams Block Scoring List is an IP-based blocklist that lists resources with a high abuse score from activities like spam, scams, or malware, and removal from this blacklist requires a manual investigation and a reduction of the resource's score.
The Ascams Block Scoring List is an IP-based blacklist that operates on a scoring system. If your IP address is on this blocklist, it means its reputation score has exceeded a certain threshold. A listing typically indicates that the IP was involved in activities such as sending automated abuse, bulk spam (unsolicited emails), scams, malware, or phishing attempts. Ascams suggests that in many cases, abuse complaints sent to the resource operator were likely ignored, leading to the high score and subsequent listing on this blacklist.
This blocklist (or blacklist) uses different zones with varying score requirements for listing and removal:
Ascams is operated by an individual named Del. The organization maintains a reputation score for a vast number of IPv4 addresses. The score for an IP is calculated and updated using internal data and information from other providers. The scoring data can include bounce messages, PTR records, SPF records, listings on other RBLs, and records of scam or malware activity. Members of Ascams can request manual score reviews and may receive support from a skilled person to help with their deliverability issues.
Removal from the Ascams Block Scoring List is a free but manual process. To get delisted, you must first reduce your IP's score. You can check your score on the Ascams website and use the "remove" button once the score is within the acceptable range for delisting. The process is not instant; investigations for removal can take from 7 to 30 days or longer.
Before you request removal from this blacklist, you should investigate the cause of the listing. Ask yourself the following questions:
You must identify and stop the abusive activity before requesting delisting. According to Ascams, sending a fraudulent removal request while the abuse is ongoing will negatively affect your reputation score, making future removals more difficult. If the same abuse occurs after delisting, the IP score will be higher, and removal may eventually require significant additional work. It is highly recommended to check an IP's score before you purchase or rent it.
The impact of being on the Ascams Block Scoring List is considered low. It is not one of the more prominent blacklists used by major mailbox providers. However, being listed on any blocklist can cause email delivery problems, as some mail servers and networks may use it to filter incoming mail. It is always a best practice to investigate the cause of the listing and request removal to ensure your emails reach all intended recipients.
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