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26 Sep 2019, 09:15 PM | #1 |
The "e" in e-mail
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Spam in PM
I've received spam via a private message here on the forum, anyone else being spammed?
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27 Sep 2019, 12:18 AM | #2 |
The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Yes, something about hunters and cameras.
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27 Sep 2019, 12:26 AM | #3 |
The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Manchester UK
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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. |
28 Sep 2019, 08:56 AM | #4 |
Master of the @
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: USA
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Yes I got it also.........
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28 Sep 2019, 02:19 PM | #5 |
Intergalactic Postmaster
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Irving, Texas
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Yes, I also received that strange PM and I'm ignoring it. Very weird!
Bill |
29 Sep 2019, 12:36 AM | #6 |
Master of the @
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Location: USA
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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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29 Sep 2019, 03:33 AM | #7 |
The "e" in e-mail
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The same post was (shortly) visible here on the forum. I reported it as spam.
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21 Feb 2020, 11:49 PM | #8 |
The "e" in e-mail
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Location: Manchester UK
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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? |
22 Feb 2020, 12:38 AM | #9 |
Master of the @
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: USA
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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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22 Feb 2020, 01:35 AM | #10 |
The "e" in e-mail
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22 Feb 2020, 02:04 AM | #11 |
Master of the @
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Location: USA
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I wonder if ya replied to the message if they would reply??
Yes all that $$$$$$ sounds good!! |
22 Feb 2020, 08:23 AM | #12 |
The "e" in e-mail
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 2,908
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Also in my PM.
When will this spam terror be tackled here? Come on Edwin or moderators. |
23 Feb 2020, 07:30 AM | #13 |
Moderator
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Location: Kingaroy, AU
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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 |
23 Feb 2020, 07:51 AM | #14 |
The "e" in e-mail
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23 Feb 2020, 03:25 PM | #15 |
Cornerstone of the Community
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Philippines
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My PM is spam free at the moment.
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