MrsM Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Just had a spam pm. Presume loads of people had these. I've clicked on the report button. Is there anything else I need to do? (I didn't click on the web link in the message as I've decided not to become a bitcoin millionaire today). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Just now, MrsM said: Just had a spam pm. Presume loads of people had these. I've clicked on the report button. Is there anything else I need to do? (I didn't click on the web link in the message as I've decided not to become a bitcoin millionaire today). Not just me then. Ive just reported it and will delete it when the mods deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackofalltrades Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Me too. I reported it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davews Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Not visited here for a couple of years. This morning got a spam PM from Orange15 via an email alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 These have been arriving overnight in force: we've had over 90 reports so far, a number of them, like Dave's, from members who rarely post. I've been going through them this morning and they all appear to be coming from three people (who could, I suppose, all be the same person). All three have now been banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st ade Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Just now, Athy said: These have been arriving overnight in force: we've had over 90 reports so far, a number of them, like Dave's, from members who rarely post. I've been going through them this morning and they all appear to be coming from three people (who could, I suppose, all be the same person). All three have now been banned. Thanks Athy A thankless task - potentially playing "Whackamole" - any common factors (IP Address)? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-M Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Athy said: These have been arriving overnight in force: we've had over 90 reports so far, a number of them, like Dave's, from members who rarely post. I've been going through them this morning and they all appear to be coming from three people (who could, I suppose, all be the same person). All three have now been banned. How come as new members with no posts they were able to use the PM system? Has there been a hacking or has someone changed the restriction on new members PMing until they have made posts. Edited April 16, 2021 by Rob-M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Me too. Opened the PMs before the New Posts so had not seen this thread, Reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, 1st ade said: A thankless task - potentially playing "Whackamole" - any common factors (IP Address)? They show different e-mail addresses, but all are coming from Mali in West Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtheplod Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 14 minutes ago, Athy said: They show different e-mail addresses, but all are coming from Mali in West Africa. Ah, the Bitcoin capital of the world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUMPY Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 I feel deprived I didnt get any 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted April 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 My spammer was "Terexus" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary K Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 I got one from new member called Braks. I reported it before I found this post. I rarely post. The good thing is that it's reminded me that Canal World exists. Every now and then I do a bit of family history research so visit then. Every cloud.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyertribe Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Mine was Orange something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 They were Terexus, Braks and Orange 15. Could members PLEASE stop reporting them now? As you can see, we're aware of the problem. Each report has to be deleted individually, I've done over 90 of them this morning and my fingers are starting to ache! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy D'arth Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Thanks Athy. There are 2 threads running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyertribe Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Problem is that many of us opened the pm before looking at the forum so I think your plea will be in vain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJPHG Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Athy said: They were Terexus, Braks and Orange 15. Could members PLEASE stop reporting them now? As you can see, we're aware of the problem. Each report has to be deleted individually, I've done over 90 of them this morning and my fingers are starting to ache! Oops - sorry. Reported before I read this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john6767 Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 I too just reported this, you get the message before you get to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 Ha! Well I've just invested all my money in Orange thingy's generous offer so when you see a really big new shiny boat glide past your window that'll be me. (No, really, just don't!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCSB Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Athy said: They were Terexus, Braks and Orange 15. Could members PLEASE stop reporting them now? As you can see, we're aware of the problem. Each report has to be deleted individually, I've done over 90 of them this morning and my fingers are starting to ache! Sorry, just reported one, hadn't seen this thread. fwiw some forum softwares have the ability to remove all spam posts & messages. Not sure if Invision has that or if there is an add-on which does so (Xenforo does) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunfixing Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 I just deleted, from orange 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerra Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 46 minutes ago, Dyertribe said: Mine was Orange something Mine was Orange15 12 minutes ago, dunfixing said: I just deleted, from orange 15. How do you delete I haven't seen any obvious way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted April 16, 2021 Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 42 minutes ago, Athy said: They were Terexus, Braks and Orange 15. Could members PLEASE stop reporting them now? As you can see, we're aware of the problem. Each report has to be deleted individually, I've done over 90 of them this morning and my fingers are starting to ache! I'm just going to send you a message to say that I havnt had any Spam for breakfast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsM Posted April 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Jerra said: Mine was Orange15 How do you delete I haven't seen any obvious way. If you click on the message stream to bring it up there is an option to delete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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