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WARNING. READ THIS EVERYONE... KAL HELP!!!!

 
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tommo2



Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Posts: 226
Location: Ireland

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:14 pm    Post subject: WARNING. READ THIS EVERYONE... KAL HELP!!!!

Just got a private message telling me my computer is sending spam and to perform an online virus check. Here is the mail below:


Subject: Take Measures Immediately

Dear, tommo2!

Spam sending from your computer was detected.
We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://*******-*********.com/online-scanner/
If you do not pass this test we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).


THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO FILL YOUR COMPUTER WITH VIRUSES. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK

Kal, can you delete the *******'s account, his user name is "JacobTaylorr".

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Brian Hampton



Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 1173


Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:27 pm    Post subject:

Yeah,

I got the same message. I use a Mac so virus don't exist in my world.

-Brian


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MikeEby



Joined: 24 Jun 2007
Posts: 5237
Location: Osceola, Indiana

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:32 pm    Post subject:

Someone need to get Kal's attention so he can delete that from everyones PM inbox....Bastards!

Mike

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till



Joined: 25 Jan 2010
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Location: Germany

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:32 pm    Post subject:

"perform online virus check" ... Smile
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tommo2



Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Posts: 226
Location: Ireland

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:37 pm    Post subject:

MikeEby wrote:
Someone need to get Kal's attention so he can delete that from everyones PM inbox....Bastards!

Mike


I changed the subject line and PM'ed Kal to see this thread. Hopefully no-one has a brain fart and clicks on that link

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Denon AVR 1507 7.1 AV receiver
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Curt Palme
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Joined: 08 Mar 2006
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Location: Langley, BC

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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:39 pm    Post subject:

I just deleted the user, don't know how to remove the PMs..
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Brian Hampton



Joined: 22 Apr 2006
Posts: 1173


Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:41 pm    Post subject:

I went back to delete it and it's already gone.

Can't believe these people (the scammers) have nothing better to do.
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tommo2



Joined: 03 Jun 2006
Posts: 226
Location: Ireland

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 12:43 pm    Post subject:

Yeah, I think curt deleting his account done the trick. Kal, can we get a full IP ban on this idiot.

Also, what level do I have to get to so my swearing won't be starred out Mr. Green

f*ck***!

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kal
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Joined: 06 Mar 2006
Posts: 18114
Location: Ottawa, Canada

TV/Projector: JVC DLA-NZ7

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:15 pm    Post subject:

tommo2 wrote:
Yeah, I think curt deleting his account done the trick. Kal, can we get a full IP ban on this idiot.

Deleting a user deletes all PM's they've sent.

I can't IP ban him as he's gone along with all his messages. I don't know what IP he posted from.

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Also, what level do I have to get to so my swearing won't be starred out Mr. Green

You need to sign up for a club membership. It lets you turn off the word censor if you want.

Kal

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kal
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 1:17 pm    Post subject:

Wow. 20 PMs in the last hour about this guy.

FYI: PM messages sent here are no different than email spam sent out in the wild. Always be weary of what you click on make sure you run reputable anti-virus sofware. I recommend the free version of www.avast.com.

Kal

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kal
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Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 2:21 pm    Post subject:

Ok.

I've made some changes to the forum software. A user must now have at least 5 public posts before they can send PMs. I think (hope) that should stop these PM spammers dead in their tracks. Spamming through PMs goes under the radar to some degree as the mods don't see them.

Anyone with less than 5 posts will see this message if they try to send a PM:

"Sorry, but the administrator has prevented you from sending private messages or you have under 5 posts. Be aware that all SPAMMING attempts are logged."

Damn spammers. Get a real job you losers!

Kal

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