Spamming detected via Private Messaging

Jay

Jay

Admin
Due to the awareness of one of our users we have had our first reported case of spamming via the Private Messaging system. Please be careful when following links provided in such PM's as your computer and security is at risk.


Here is the current version that is circulating:

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message from a random forum member, "Stephanie" -

Hi,
I'm new here, how's it going?

"Buddhism has the characteristics of what would be expected in a cosmic religion for the future: it transcends a personal God, avoids dogmas and theology; it covers both the natural & spiritual, and it is based on a religious sense aspiring from the experience of all things as a meaningful unity" - Albert Einstein

Stephanie
http://LINKREMOVEDBYADMIN.com"

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Be alert that spammers may use your classifieds posts and wanted posts as an excuse to target you. DO NOT follow links offered to you by unknown members.

We will ban any users using such tactics in an effort to keep our members safe but caution is advised.

Be safe not sorry,

Jay
 
Dave.

Dave.

Member +
Hard to believe people think anyone would actually take notice of this kind of thing. Much like spam email, its just an inconvenience...

Well spotted though ;)

Dave
 
starbogt

starbogt

Member +
this could be reduced if pm's were dissabled until a set amount of useful posts had been reached by the new users! just an idea to help keep members safe.
 
gv1.3

gv1.3

Admin
just keep the eyes peeled guys. Its like anything these days a few get through the net but it happens on all forums and even the best of email spam filtrs still let the odd one through (although gmail is great!)

Anyway if you see anything suspicious u2u myself or Jay with the contents and the username and we can sort it out. Alternatively you can put a post in the suggestions/feedback section :)

Thanks!
 
C

carbon

Member +
youd think theyd have something better to do.its not even a good spam.
you dont come onto a car forum with a message about religeon.i would have clicked it if it was cars or porn:)but religeon:homer:
 
HutchGlanzaV

HutchGlanzaV

Member +
Fair one. WTF, why come on a car forum and start talking about buddism, you're bound to be suspect! Wonder what she was trying to sell.
 
C

carbon

Member +
carbon said:
youd think theyd have something better to do.its not even a good spam.
you dont come onto a car forum with a message about religeon.i would have clicked it if it was cars or porn:)but religeon:homer:
Click to expand...

thats what i said she :homer: stuped
 
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