How to get removed from RFC-Clueless Abuse
RFC-Clueless Abuse has a self service removal form. Fix the cause first, then submit the listed IP or domain.
- 1 Look up the domain on the operator's site and read the listing reason and return code.
- 2 Find where the domain appears in unwanted mail: compromised website links, a list bought or scraped, affiliate links, a hacked form that sends mail.
- 3 Fix the cause before asking for removal. A list that relists you quickly usually takes longer to remove you the second time.
- 4 Open the removal page (https://www.rfc-clueless.org/), enter the listed domain and follow the confirmation steps (often an email link).
- 5 Re-check the domain here after the next zone update to confirm the listing is gone. Monitoring alerts you if it comes back.
RFC-Clueless Abuse at a glance
| Operator | RFC-Clueless |
|---|---|
| DNS zone | abuse.rfc-clueless.org |
| Lists | Domains found in mail |
| Impact on delivery | Low |
| Removal | Removal request form |
| Removal page | www.rfc-clueless.org |
| IPv6 | IPv4 only |
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if I am listed on RFC-Clueless Abuse?
Enter your domain in the check box on this page. We query abuse.rfc-clueless.org by DNS and show the result with the return code and what it means.
How do I get removed from RFC-Clueless Abuse?
RFC-Clueless Abuse has a self service removal form. Fix the cause first, then submit the listed IP or domain.