Spam DetectorSpam Detector API

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Spam Detector is a simple tool for detecting spam in a text. It utilize an email address or IP address to validate the given text against the spam database.

The Spam Detector API provides reliable and fast access to spam detector data through a simple REST interface. Built for developers who need consistent, high-quality results with minimal setup time.

To use Spam Detector, you need an API key. You can get one by creating a free account and visiting your dashboard.

POST Endpoint

URL
https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector

Code Examples

Here are examples of how to call the Spam Detector API in different programming languages:

cURL Request
curl -X POST \
  "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector" \
  -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key_here" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "text": "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "ip": "122.180.184.182"
}'
JavaScript (Fetch API)
const response = await fetch('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "text": "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "ip": "122.180.184.182"
})
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
Python (Requests)
import requests

headers = {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}

payload = {
    "text": "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash",
    "email": "[email protected]",
    "ip": "122.180.184.182"
}

response = requests.post('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector', headers=headers, json=payload)

data = response.json()
print(data)
Node.js (Native HTTPS)
const https = require('https');
const url = require('url');

const options = {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'X-API-Key': 'your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  }
};

const postData = JSON.stringify({
  "text": "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "ip": "122.180.184.182"
});

const req = https.request('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector', options, (res) => {
  let data = '';
  res.on('data', (chunk) => data += chunk);
  res.on('end', () => console.log(JSON.parse(data)));
});

req.write(postData);
req.end();
PHP (cURL)
<?php

$ch = curl_init();

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, 'https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_RETURNTRANSFER, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_CUSTOMREQUEST, 'POST');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
    'X-API-Key: your_api_key_here',
    'Content-Type: application/json'
]);

curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, json_encode({
    'text': 'Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash',
    'email': '[email protected]',
    'ip': '122.180.184.182'
}));

$response = curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);

$data = json_decode($response, true);
print_r($data);

?>
Go (net/http)
package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "io"
    "net/http"
    "bytes"
    "encoding/json"
)

func main() {
    payload := map[string]interface{}{
        "text": "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash",
        "email": "[email protected]",
        "ip": "122.180.184.182"
    }

    jsonPayload, _ := json.Marshal(payload)
    req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", "https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector", bytes.NewBuffer(jsonPayload))

    req.Header.Set("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here")
    req.Header.Set("Content-Type", "application/json")

    client := &http.Client{}
    resp, err := client.Do(req)
    if err != nil {
        panic(err)
    }
    defer resp.Body.Close()

    body, _ := io.ReadAll(resp.Body)
    fmt.Println(string(body))
}
Ruby (Net::HTTP)
require 'net/http'
require 'json'

uri = URI('https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector')
http = Net::HTTP.new(uri.host, uri.port)
http.use_ssl = true

payload = {
  "text": "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash",
  "email": "[email protected]",
  "ip": "122.180.184.182"
}

request = Net::HTTP::Post.new(uri)
request['X-API-Key'] = 'your_api_key_here'
request['Content-Type'] = 'application/json'

request.body = payload.to_json

response = http.request(request)
puts JSON.pretty_generate(JSON.parse(response.body))
C# (HttpClient)
using System;
using System.Net.Http;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

class Program
{
    static async Task Main(string[] args)
    {
        using var client = new HttpClient();
        client.DefaultRequestHeaders.Add("X-API-Key", "your_api_key_here");

        var jsonContent = @"{
        ""text"": ""Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash"",
        ""email"": ""[email protected]"",
        ""ip"": ""122.180.184.182""
}";
        var content = new StringContent(jsonContent, Encoding.UTF8, "application/json");

        var response = await client.PostAsync("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/spamdetector", content);
        response.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();

        var responseBody = await response.Content.ReadAsStringAsync();
        Console.WriteLine(responseBody);
    }
}

Authentication

The Spam Detector API requires authentication via API key. Include your API key in the request header:

Required Header
X-API-Key: your_api_key_here

Learn more about authentication →

Interactive API Playground

Test the Spam Detector API directly in your browser with live requests and responses.

Parameters

The following parameters are available for the Spam Detector API:

Some Spam Detector parameters marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing

Detect Spam

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefaultExample
textstringrequired
The text to detect spam in
-Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash
emailstringoptional
The email address to validate against the spam database. This is optional
Format: email
-[email protected]
ipPremiumstringoptional
The IP address to validate against the spam database. This is optional
Format: ip
-122.180.184.182

Response

The Spam Detector API returns responses in JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV formats:

Example Responses

JSON Response
200 OK
{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "likelySpam": true,
    "isDisposableEmail": false,
    "isIPBlacklisted": false,
    "ipDetails": {
      "country": "IN",
      "region": "DL"
    },
    "parsed": true
  }
}
XML Response
200 OK
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<response>
  <status>ok</status>
  <error xsi:nil="true" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"/>
  <data>
    <likelySpam>true</likelySpam>
    <isDisposableEmail>false</isDisposableEmail>
    <isIPBlacklisted>false</isIPBlacklisted>
    <ipDetails>
      <country>IN</country>
      <region>DL</region>
    </ipDetails>
    <parsed>true</parsed>
  </data>
</response>
YAML Response
200 OK
status: ok
error: null
data:
  likelySpam: true
  isDisposableEmail: false
  isIPBlacklisted: false
  ipDetails:
    country: IN
    region: DL
  parsed: true
CSV Response
200 OK
keyvalue
likelySpamtrue
isDisposableEmailfalse
isIPBlacklistedfalse
ipDetails{country:IN,region:DL}
parsedtrue

Response Structure

All API responses follow a consistent structure with the following fields:

FieldTypeDescriptionExample
statusstringIndicates whether the request was successful ("ok") or failed ("error")ok
errorstring | nullContains error message if status is "error", otherwise nullnull
dataobject | nullContains the API response data if successful, otherwise null{...}

Learn more about response formats →

Response Data Fields

When the request is successful, the data object contains the following fields:

Response fields marked with Premium are available exclusively on paid plans.View pricing
FieldTypeSample ValueDescription
likelySpambooleantrueIndicates whether the text is likely spam
isDisposableEmailPremiumbooleanfalseIndicates if email address uses disposable email service
isIPBlacklistedPremiumbooleanfalseIndicates if IP address is on malicious blocklist
ipDetailsobject{...}-
â”” countryPremiumstring"IN"Country code where IP address is geographically located
â”” regionPremiumstring"DL"Region or state where IP address is located
parsedbooleantrueIndicates whether input data was successfully parsed

Headers

Required and optional headers for Spam Detector API requests:

Header NameRequiredExample ValueDescription
X-API-Keyrequiredyour_api_key_hereYour APIVerve API key. Found in your dashboard under API Keys.
Acceptoptionalapplication/jsonSpecify response format: application/json (default), application/xml, or application/yaml
User-AgentoptionalMyApp/1.0Identifies your application for analytics and debugging purposes
X-Request-IDoptionalreq_123456789Custom request identifier for tracking and debugging requests
Cache-Controloptionalno-cacheControl caching behavior for the request and response

Learn more about request headers →

GraphQL AccessALPHA

Access Spam Detector through GraphQL to combine it with other API calls in a single request. Query only the spam detector data you need with precise field selection, and orchestrate complex data fetching workflows.

Test Spam Detector in the GraphQL Explorer to confirm availability and experiment with queries.

Credit Cost: Each API called in your GraphQL query consumes its standard credit cost.

GraphQL Endpoint
POST https://api.apiverve.com/v1/graphql
GraphQL Query Example
query {
  spamdetector(
    input: {
      text: "Can you please spare some change?! Desperate!!! Send cash"
      email: "[email protected]"
      ip: "122.180.184.182"
    }
  ) {
    likelySpam
    isDisposableEmail
    isIPBlacklisted
    ipDetails {
      country
      region
    }
    parsed
  }
}

Note: Authentication is handled via the x-api-key header in your GraphQL request, not as a query parameter.

CORS Support

The Spam Detector API supports Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) with wildcard configuration, allowing you to call Spam Detector directly from browser-based applications without proxy servers.

CORS HeaderValueDescription
Access-Control-Allow-Origin*Accepts requests from any origin
Access-Control-Allow-Methods*Accepts any HTTP method
Access-Control-Allow-Headers*Accepts any request headers

Browser Usage: You can call Spam Detector directly from JavaScript running in the browser without encountering CORS errors. No proxy server or additional configuration needed.

Learn more about CORS support →

Rate Limiting

Spam Detector API requests are subject to rate limiting based on your subscription plan. These limits ensure fair usage and maintain service quality for all Spam Detector users.

PlanRate LimitDescription
Free5 requests/minHard rate limit enforced - exceeding will return 429 errors
StarterNo LimitProduction ready - standard traffic priority
ProNo LimitProduction ready - preferred traffic priority
MegaNo LimitProduction ready - highest traffic priority

Learn more about rate limiting →

Rate Limit Headers

When rate limits apply, each Spam Detector response includes headers to help you track your usage:

HeaderDescription
X-RateLimit-LimitMaximum number of requests allowed per time window
X-RateLimit-RemainingNumber of requests remaining in the current window
X-RateLimit-ResetUnix timestamp when the rate limit window resets

Handling Rate Limits

Free Plan: When you exceed your rate limit, Spam Detector returns a 429 Too Many Requests status code. Your application should implement appropriate backoff logic to handle this gracefully.

Paid Plans: No rate limiting or throttling applied. All paid plans (Starter, Pro, Mega) are production-ready.

Best Practices for Spam Detector:

  • Monitor the rate limit headers to track your Spam Detector usage (Free plan only)
  • Cache spam detector responses where appropriate to reduce API calls
  • Upgrade to Pro or Mega for guaranteed no-throttle Spam Detector performance

Note: Spam Detector rate limits are separate from credit consumption. You may have credits remaining but still hit rate limits when using Spam Detector on Free tier.

Error Codes

The Spam Detector API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate success or failure:

CodeMessageDescriptionSolution
200OKRequest successful, data returnedNo action needed - request was successful
400Bad RequestInvalid request parameters or malformed requestCheck required parameters and ensure values match expected formats
401UnauthorizedMissing or invalid API keyInclude x-api-key header with valid API key from dashboard
403ForbiddenAPI key lacks permission or insufficient creditsCheck credit balance in dashboard or upgrade plan
429Too Many RequestsRate limit exceeded (Free: 5 req/min)Implement request throttling or upgrade to paid plan
500Internal Server ErrorServer error occurredRetry request after a few seconds, contact support if persists
503Service UnavailableAPI temporarily unavailableWait and retry, check status page for maintenance updates

Learn more about error handling →

Need help? Contact support with your X-Request-ID for assistance.

Integrate Spam Detector with SDKs

Get started quickly with official Spam Detector SDKs for your preferred language. Each library handles authentication, request formatting, and error handling automatically.

Available for Node.js, Python, C#/.NET, and Android/Java. All SDKs are open source and regularly updated.

Integrate Spam Detector with No-Code API Tools

Connect the Spam Detector API to your favorite automation platform without writing code. Build workflows that leverage spam detector data across thousands of apps.

All platforms use your same API key to access Spam Detector. Visit our integrations hub for step-by-step setup guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an API key for Spam Detector?
Sign up for a free account at dashboard.apiverve.com. Your API key will be automatically generated and available in your dashboard. The same key works for Spam Detector and all other APIVerve APIs. The free plan includes 1,000 credits plus a 500 credit bonus.
How many credits does Spam Detector cost?

Each successful Spam Detector API call consumes credits based on plan tier. Check the pricing section above for the exact credit cost. Failed requests and errors don't consume credits, so you only pay for successful spam detector lookups.

Can I use Spam Detector in production?

The free plan is for testing and development only. For production use of Spam Detector, upgrade to a paid plan (Starter, Pro, or Mega) which includes commercial use rights, no attribution requirements, and guaranteed uptime SLAs. All paid plans are production-ready.

Can I use Spam Detector from a browser?
Yes! The Spam Detector API supports CORS with wildcard configuration, so you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript without needing a proxy server. See the CORS section above for details.
What happens if I exceed my Spam Detector credit limit?

When you reach your monthly credit limit, Spam Detector API requests will return an error until you upgrade your plan or wait for the next billing cycle. You'll receive notifications at 80% and 95% usage to give you time to upgrade if needed.

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