System and methods for electronic message content identification

摘要

Consistent with the present invention, an electronic message identification method and system is provided that avoids the problems associated with current systems and methods for identifying and managing electronic messages. In one aspect, a method consistent with the present invention for sending an electronic file to a customer comprises receiving an approval from the customer indicating acceptable content for electronic files that are sent to the customer; receiving the electronic file from a sender, the electronic file including file content and a message content identifier corresponding to the file content; comparing the message content identifier to the approval from the customer; and delivering the file content to an electronic mailbox of the customer, if the message content identifier is consistent with the approval from the customer indicating acceptable content. Both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.