Spam in PM
I've received spam via a private message here on the forum, anyone else being spammed?
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Yes, something about hunters and cameras.
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That's right.
I can't see a way to report spam in PM, so I've added this spammer to my ignore list - I don't know if that will block them for the future, though. |
Yes I got it also.........
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Yes, I also received that strange PM and I'm ignoring it. Very weird!
Bill |
Another site im on only allows new members to send 2 PMs within 24hrs ... Sounds like a good idea here also :)
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The same post was (shortly) visible here on the forum. I reported it as spam.
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I got 2 PM's today from the same person, offering me the chance to claim "$4.600 million dollars" in an Advance Fee Scam.
And I'm wondering, because he contacted me twice, does that mean I get two shares of the money? |
I received it too. I'm always amazed that these obvious scams keep coming. Apparently they are somewhat successful or else wouldn't be worth the trouble.
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I wonder if ya replied to the message if they would reply??
Yes all that $$$$$$ sounds good!! |
Also in my PM.
When will this spam terror be tackled here? Come on Edwin or moderators. |
Chasing and deleting spammers is proving problematic. It is not simply a matter of a blanket ban which suffices in other cases.
For those members who are receiving spam PM's the best I can offer is for you to send them to me via PM and I will endeavour to block them. But I may well have to do it on a case by case basis. Regards, Jeff |
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My PM is spam free at the moment.
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I have previously added these PM spammers to my ignore list, which may block future spamming attempts from those spammers. I've noticed in the User CP for the forum, under "Options/Messaging & Notification", it's possible to fine-tune the PM's: https://i.postimg.cc/j23wN2CM/pm-spam.png For example, you can either disable PM's completely or create a "buddy list" to allow only the forum members you would be interested in receiving PM's from. That buddy list is something I will consider should there be any escalation of PM spam to myself. |
The previous time I had a spam PM was well over a year ago. So I consider the issue as "livable with" and, for the time being at least, won't bother with any fine tuning.
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