Spam pm

[MrsM]

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).

[Guest]

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.

[Jackofalltrades]

Me too. I reported it too.

[davews]

Not visited here for a couple of years. This morning got a spam PM from Orange15 via an email alert.

[Athy]

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.

[1st ade]

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)?

[Rob-M]

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

[Alan de Enfield]

 

Me too.

Opened the PMs before the New Posts so had not seen this thread,

 

Reported.

[Athy]

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.

[robtheplod]

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!

[GUMPY]

I feel deprived I didnt get any

 

[MrsM]

My spammer was "Terexus"

[Mary K]

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....

 

[Dyertribe]

Mine was Orange something

[Athy]

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!

[Tracy D'arth]

Thanks Athy. There are 2 threads running.

[Dyertribe]

Problem is that many of us opened the pm before looking at the forum so I think your plea will be in vain. 

[JJPHG]

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

[john6767]

I too just reported this, you get the message before you get to the forum.

[Bee]

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!)

[PCSB]

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)

[dunfixing]

I just deleted, from orange 15.

[Jerra]

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.

[matty40s]

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.

[MrsM]

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.