SPAM in PM system

Dawn Patrol · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:34 am Post subject: SPAM in PM system

Paul /All moderators

I just received a spam e-mail through the private message system.
User name RITU
Aardvarkland is so popular, now they're trying to sneak in the back window. Wink

DP
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Ginirover · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:22 am Post subject:

Ritu is now banned Twisted Evil

Dawn Patrol · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks Ginirover, you are quick.
Maybe it's me, I got PM spam on another board too.
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paul · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject:

If it's the first time you've had PM spam, you're doing well. I get it most days. Smile

Oh, and FWIW, RITU also posted the same message 25 times on the board (all of which were of course deleted).
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Dawn Patrol · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:12 pm Post subject:

Paul, unfortunately on three boards that I'm active on, the PM system has been shut down due to continuous spamming.
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paul · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject:

It's not usually a huge problem for most members here but I understand that there are measures that can be taken if it becomes one. I am on one board where only members with 500 or more posts (a large number, I know!) can exchange communications by PM.
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Red Tape · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject:

that's not a bad idea...nor is posting 10 helpful, quality posts before being allowed a signature file linking to a site. Rolling Eyes

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southernutahman · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject: Spam in my inbox

I received this message today.
HELLO
Dear how are you today? hope fine and you are in good health.My name is Miss Joy, I am looking for a very nice and loving Friend that i can share discussion with,then after going through your profile now on this site (aardvarktravel.net) i pick interest in you, so i will like you to write me via my email address for my picture and further discussion of friendship.
New Friend Joy.

How do we stop spammers?

paul · Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:51 pm Post subject:

Who was that from?
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