legitimate email

[lə-JIT-ə-mit EE-mayl]
noun phrasepl: legitimate emails
e-mail legítimo
1. An email message from a genuine, trusted sender that is not spam, phishing, or malicious in nature
Make sure to whitelist legitimate emails from your bank to prevent them from going to spam.
Certifique-se de adicionar à lista branca os e-mails legítimos do seu banco para evitar que vão para spam.
2. Authentic communication that comes from a verified source with genuine intent
Only click links in legitimate emails from official company domains.
Clique apenas em links de e-mails legítimos de domínios oficiais da empresa.
In Brazil and the USA, the rise of email phishing and spam has made the term 'legitimate email' increasingly important in digital literacy and cybersecurity discussions. Companies emphasize the importance of verifying legitimate emails through sender authentication technologies. The term is particularly relevant in corporate environments and financial institutions where email security is critical.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authentic emailgenuine emailtrusted emailverified emaillegitimate correspondence
Antonyms / Antônimos
spamphishing emailmalicious emailfraudulent emailscam email

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
e-mail legítimo
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
e-mail legítimo / email autêntico
Both terms used interchangeably in business contexts
Portugal
e-mail legítimo / correio eletrónico legítimo
Portuguese prefer 'correio eletrónico' over 'email' in formal contexts

Related Words

spam filterphishingsender authenticationemail verificationdomain authenticationDKIMSPFDMARC

Related Idioms & Phrases

separate the wheat from the chaff (identifying legitimate emails from spam)
a needle in a haystack (finding legitimate emails in a crowded inbox)
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