 Hoax Private Messages On Es |
 Jan 19 2010, 07:20 PM
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Glittering Mist Posts: 5 825 From: England Gender:  Joined: 11-August 04  |
Hi everyone,
It has been brought to my attention that someone is sending hoax private messages to ES members. The message says QUOTE Important message from the forum administration Dear -------! A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: Please ignore this message as it is a fake and clicking the link may harm your computer. I have not pasted the link here in case anyone clicks it by mistake. We are looking into the matter and will get back to you ASAP. |
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Jan 29 2010, 06:46 PM
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Newbie Posts: 31 From: United Kingdom Gender: Real Name: Angel Joined: 1-November 08 |
Just to let you know I got a PM from MannInBlackk:
Hello, friend. There are viruses' activities from your computer in last few days. Strongly recommend you to check your computer. You can find a report about your computer's security and solve every problem with it here:[URL DELETED] Thank ...MannInBlackk is a member of the Member group and has 0 posts. Sent on: Today, 05:31 AM
Reason for edit: Edited to delete URL
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Jan 29 2010, 07:03 PM
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Isn't it delicious? Posts: 1 407 From: Bordeaux, FR Gender: Real Name: Mélanie Joined: 3-August 02 |
Thanks for the heads up Angel.
This "member"'s account has also been suspended. I've set up new rules and permissions on accounts, which shoud calm things down. Please let us know if you still experience issues. Mels |
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Jan 30 2010, 08:47 PM
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MM Admirer Posts: 122 Gender: Real Name: Nici Joined: 26-July 04 |
Thanks Mels! Let's hope these idiots will stay away!
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Feb 8 2010, 12:16 PM
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♥ Appleblossom ♥ Posts: 3 247 From: Finland Gender: Real Name: Sirkku Joined: 4-August 02 |
Again, another one from ForumTeam! Don't open it!
This post has been edited by Paju: Feb 8 2010, 12:17 PM |
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Feb 8 2010, 06:48 PM
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Everlasting Star Posts: 1 746 From: Florida Gender: Real Name: Nereida Joined: 29-September 02 |
QUOTE(Paju @ Feb 8 2010, 11:16 AM)  Again, another one from ForumTeam! Don't open it! Me too. What a drag. (IMG:http://www.everlasting-star.net/boards/style_emoticons/default/thumbdown.gif) |
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Feb 11 2010, 03:04 AM
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Newbie Posts: 22 Gender: Real Name: Jaede Joined: 10-July 08 |
QUOTE(Nettie @ Feb 9 2010, 03:48 AM) Me too. What a drag. (IMG:http://www.everlasting-star.net/boards/style_emoticons/default/thumbdown.gif) I have just received another two ! |
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Feb 11 2010, 11:02 AM
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Isn't it delicious? Posts: 1 407 From: Bordeaux, FR Gender: Real Name: Mélanie Joined: 3-August 02 |
Whenever you receive such messages please let us know who sent them otherwise, there's nothing we can do :/
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Feb 11 2010, 06:50 PM
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Newbie Posts: 32 Gender:  Joined: 15-January 09 |
QUOTE(mels @ Feb 11 2010, 11:02 AM) Whenever you receive such messages please let us know who sent them otherwise, there's nothing we can do :/ You probably should try to block the IP of the sender instead of the name if multiple accounts are being used for sending them. |
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Feb 12 2010, 09:07 AM
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The light descends from nowhere Posts: 2 009 From: POLAND Gender: Real Name: magdalena Joined: 12-August 06 |
QUOTE(zzxq @ Feb 11 2010, 06:50 PM) You probably should try to block the IP of the sender instead of the name if multiple accounts are being used for sending them. They are probably sent from different IP's. Maybe even from zombie computers. Maybe, for the time being, it would be the best to disable the PM option, at least for members who are new and have less than 10 posts?Is it possible? |
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Feb 12 2010, 04:39 PM
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Newbie Posts: 32 Gender: Joined: 15-January 09 |
QUOTE(magda24 @ Feb 12 2010, 09:07 AM) They are probably sent from different IP's. Maybe, but possibly not. QUOTE Maybe even from zombie computers. I don' t think that is likely. Then they would have to use some scripts to log in and become members of forums like these in the first place, and that would probably be too much work for real professional spammers. |
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Feb 13 2010, 08:23 AM
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Newbie Posts: 35 From: USA Gender: Joined: 6-January 10 |
ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.
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Feb 13 2010, 07:07 PM
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Glittering Mist Posts: 5 825 From: England Gender: Joined: 11-August 04 |
QUOTE(dora @ Feb 13 2010, 07:23 AM) ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic.ive received 2 more from Hummannic. Hummanic is now banned... |
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Feb 13 2010, 07:08 PM
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Newbie Posts: 32 Gender: Joined: 15-January 09 |
And one from Kurtymann.
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Feb 13 2010, 10:16 PM
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Newbie Posts: 35 From: USA Gender: Joined: 6-January 10 |
Gafarroxmann sent me 2 emails. So did Kurtymann
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Feb 14 2010, 07:43 PM
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Isn't it delicious? Posts: 1 407 From: Bordeaux, FR Gender: Real Name: Mélanie Joined: 3-August 02 |
Said members have been deleted. I tried a new manip - first one didn't work. I hope this one will do the trick.
Also please refrain from turning this topic into a discussion otherwise it will be hard for us to get straight to the info ie. members to ban. Thanks Mels |
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Feb 18 2010, 04:20 AM
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Everlasting Star Posts: 1 414 From: Berlin - Germany Gender: Real Name: Harald Haefker Joined: 21-March 05 |
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Feb 18 2010, 11:26 AM
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Isn't it delicious? Posts: 1 407 From: Bordeaux, FR Gender: Real Name: Mélanie Joined: 3-August 02 |
Thanks Harald,
Message deleted, author banned (IMG:http://www.everlasting-star.net/boards/style_emoticons/default/smile1.gif) |
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Feb 19 2010, 12:55 AM
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Newbie Posts: 35 From: USA Gender: Joined: 6-January 10 |
Cilffinzz sent me 2
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