AI Spam Detection for Gmail

Gmail's spam filters were designed for traditional spam patterns: phishing emails, promotional blasts, and obvious scams. Modern spam has evolved to include AI-generated, semi-personalized emails that use real domains, proper formatting, and avoid spam trigger words. Gmail's rule-based system can't detect these sophisticated patterns because they look legitimate. Email Ferret uses AI to analyze behavioral patterns, domain issues, and automation fingerprints that reveal modern spam.

Modern spam includes: (1) AI-written emails that sound human but are automated, (2) Semi-personalized cold outreach that references your company but is part of mass campaigns, (3) Sales pitches from automation tools (Outreach, Salesloft, HubSpot) that bypass traditional filters, (4) Legitimate-looking domains created specifically for spam campaigns, (5) Thread hijacking where spam appears in legitimate conversation threads. These patterns require AI analysis to detect, not just keyword matching.

Email Ferret uses advanced heuristic analysis across 15+ indicators: (1) Domain validation checks for suspicious or newly created domains, (2) AI-powered sales intent detection identifies promotional language, (3) Automation tool fingerprint detection reveals sales platform headers, (4) Thread engagement analysis distinguishes spam from legitimate conversations, (5) BDR phrase detection identifies common sales language. This comprehensive analysis catches spam that Gmail's filters miss.

Gmail's native filters rely on sender reputation, content keywords, and user reports. Email Ferret adds: (1) Behavioral pattern analysis that detects automation and sales intent, (2) Domain trust assessment using AI to evaluate unknown domains, (3) Transparent scoring so you can see why emails are flagged, (4) Customizable thresholds and allowlist/blocklist for fine-tuned control, (5) Real-time analysis without storing email content. Email Ferret works alongside Gmail to catch spam that slips through.

No, Email Ferret works alongside Gmail's spam filter. Gmail continues to catch traditional spam (phishing, scams, promotional blasts), while Email Ferret focuses on sophisticated spam that Gmail misses (AI-generated cold outreach, automation tool emails, semi-personalized sales pitches). Both systems work together to provide comprehensive spam protection. You can review flagged emails in Email Ferret's dashboard and adjust settings as needed.

Yes! Email Ferret provides transparent score breakdowns for every flagged email. You can see exactly which factors contributed to the score: domain issues, sales intent detection, automation tool fingerprints, thread engagement, and more. This transparency helps you understand the decision-making process and adjust your settings if needed. Gmail's spam filter doesn't provide this level of visibility.