Rash of Spam Registration

[Ben Ruset]

Hello -

Looks like some folks have noticed that we're seeing an increased number of spammers signing up in the last few days. Looks like they're all coming from Russia.

I've taken some actions in the back end to discourage the registrations, but it'd be helpful if folks see one that gets through for them to report the post rather than just reply to the thread with "spam" or something similar. Reporting the post lets Teegate and I know instantly and we can log in and take action, rather than have to dig around posts and find them on their own.

Just click on the "report" link at the bottom of the spammers message.

Thanks!

 

[Old Crazy]

A word of warning!

Don't click any links on these spam posts. I saw the threads in the Russian language yesterday and foolishly clicked the attached link thinking it might have something to do with the pine barrens. My security software immediately identified it as a virus, which I was fortunately able to remove.

 

[Boyd]

Don't click any links on these spam posts.

But what if we just happen to be looking for busty Russian mail order brides? Not that I am, of course.

 

[Old Crazy]

But what if we just happen to be looking for busty Russian mail order brides? Not that I am, of course.

Hey, is it me, or have Russian women gotten prettier since the break-up of the Soviet Union?

 

[Teegate]

Be warned that they are creating screenames that are similar to current users. If you don't look or read closely before clicking on the links you may be fooled.

 

[Don Catts]

Folks

I just got an email on my computer (not NJPB Forum) from Verizon Support asking for my email address and password. First one in a long time. I called verizon in the past and they said just delete it there was nothing they could do about it and that they never ask for your user name or password. I just deleted it.

So, I guess everyone knows not to give this information out to anyone. Don

 

[manumuskin]

Do not listen to that Manumunchkin behind the curtain!

 

[skip3]

Do not listen to that Manumunchkin behind the curtain!

What if it is a curtain made into a dress with Tupperware high heels

 

[Boyd]

Funny how we never had any problems like this until pinelandpaddler posted that beach volleyball photo. I'm just sayin'....

 

[Teegate]

Funny how we never had any problems like this until pinelandpaddler posted that beach volleyball photo. I'm just sayin'....

Funny, I just learned of that photo from your post Boyd. I had not viewed most of the thread. I had to search out pinelandpaddlers posts and look for it.

Guy

 

[Ben Ruset]

Funny how we never had any problems like this until pinelandpaddler posted that beach volleyball photo. I'm just sayin'....

Like Guy, I had to search it out. I'm glad I did.

Wow.

 

[pinelandpaddler]

Funny how we never had any problems like this until pinelandpaddler posted that beach volleyball photo. I'm just sayin'....

Unintended consequences. But worth it nonetheless, no?

 

[manumuskin]

What if it is a curtain made into a dress with Tupperware high heels

only if it's green,has to go with my eyes

 

[Teegate]

Since some of the spam is for Cialis, Jessica thinks it is because many users here need it. I'm just saying....

Guy

 

[Ben Ruset]

Since some of the spam is for Cialis, Jessica thinks it is because many users here need it. I'm just saying....

Guy

I literally LOL'd at this.

 

[Ben Ruset]

So to say that the site is under attack is not an understatement. In the last 18 hours we've had 234 attempts of spammers trying to register accounts.

 

[manumuskin]

I used to like Spam as a kid but since growing old I don't even consider it edible anymore.

Perhaps Russian Spam is better?

 

[dogg57]

I used to like Spam as a kid but since growing old I don't even consider it edible anymore.

Perhaps Russian Spam is better?

 

[Ben Ruset]

Looks like a popular spamming script was recently updated to support this forum software. Apparently all Xenforo based forums are getting hammered hard right now.

 

[Teegate]

So we are not alone! At least we know it is not specifically us they are after.

Guy