Spammer attack via PM and Profile page

bobtomay · bobtomay #1 (**permalink**)

01-23-2011, 07:44 AM

Just a heads up here as we seem to be getting more of these type spammers.

Instead of posting in the forum, they send their junk out via PM or post a Visitors message on a Profile page.

If you receive one of these PMs, let us know. We are more than happy to attempt stopping them dead in their tracks.

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

01-23-2011, 10:00 AM

Thanks. Not seen one yet thankfully, but will let you know.

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #3 (**permalink**)

01-23-2011, 01:38 PM

What are they hoping that bc its in private that they wont be dobbed in . . . . . . . Good luck Mods. Looks like you have your work cut out for you

iggibar · iggibar #4 (**permalink**)

01-24-2011, 08:19 PM

Good to know. Thankfully, I haven't gotten one yet.

nicecrew · nicecrew #5 (**permalink**)

01-30-2011, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Luckily I have not encountered a visitor message or PM that had spam but I will keep a look out.
Thanks
nicecrew

Zoolook · Zoolook #6 (**permalink**)

01-30-2011, 03:43 PM

I always miss out on the spam...

jamesdean · jamesdean #7 (**permalink**)

02-01-2011, 06:24 PM

Yeah the new xrumer is out, it can decode recaptcha.

cwa107 · cwa107 #8 (**permalink**)

02-01-2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesdean

Yeah the new xrumer is out, it can decode recaptcha.

Well, that explains a bit. We've been getting hit pretty hard recently, but thankfully bobtomay is far more crafty than the spammers and they get nuked before they finish registering.

We like to call him "The Spaminator".

Kevriano · Kevriano #9 (**permalink**)

03-10-2011, 08:10 AM

Hmmm, I seem to have got one of these today, though it's not promoting anything, it's someone who seems to think they know me!
Will PM details.

RavingMac · RavingMac #10 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 08:28 AM

I got this today from a member with zero posts. Spam or just excessive enthusiasm?

"Beta testers wanted

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Razormac,

I contact you since it seems like you are interested in apps/games.

Electrolux is soon about to launch an iPhone application called iVac. The purpose of the application is to challenge the users in a digital cleaning experience.

We would like to invite you to participate in the development by serving as a beta tester before the application goes live.

Would you be interested to serve as a test pilot and to get first hand information? Visit The Beta Family - iPhone app beta testing , a nice service for developers who would like to test their apps before releasing them in App Store. Simply sign in and add your device, you can connect with Facebook or just open an account for free!

By serving as a beta tester, you will have the chance to win a Ergorapido vacuum cleaner.

The application will be available in just a few days!

For any questions regarding the application or trial period, send an email to:
christian@prontocommunication.se, or call: +46 8 23 01 00 and ask for Christian.

We appreciate your commitment and involvement in this project!

Best regards,
Christian

Pronto on behalf of Electrolux"

cwa107 · cwa107 #11 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razormac

I got this today from a member with zero posts. Spam or just excessive enthusiasm?

"Beta testers wanted

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hi Razormac,

I contact you since it seems like you are interested in apps/games.

Electrolux is soon about to launch an iPhone application called iVac. The purpose of the application is to challenge the users in a digital cleaning experience.

We would like to invite you to participate in the development by serving as a beta tester before the application goes live.

Would you be interested to serve as a test pilot and to get first hand information? Visit The Beta Family - iPhone app beta testing , a nice service for developers who would like to test their apps before releasing them in App Store. Simply sign in and add your device, you can connect with Facebook or just open an account for free!

By serving as a beta tester, you will have the chance to win a Ergorapido vacuum cleaner.

The application will be available in just a few days!

For any questions regarding the application or trial period, send an email to:
christian@prontocommunication.se, or call: +46 8 23 01 00 and ask for Christian.

We appreciate your commitment and involvement in this project!

Best regards,
Christian

Pronto on behalf of Electrolux"

Username please? Definitely spam.

RavingMac · RavingMac #12 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 08:42 AM

Hcpronto

vansmith · vansmith #13 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 08:43 AM

Add me to the list of people who got an "Electrolux" spam PM. Username: Hcpronto.

cwa107 · cwa107 #14 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 08:52 AM

All messages and the user are now history.

RavingMac · RavingMac #15 (**permalink**)

03-11-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwa107

all messages and the user are now history.

+1

Kevriano #2 (permalink)
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iggibar #4 (permalink)
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nicecrew #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 11, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 87 Mac Specs: Model Name: MacBook Model Identifier: MacBook3,1 Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor Sp	01-30-2011, 03:39 PM Thanks for the heads up. Luckily I have not encountered a visitor message or PM that had spam but I will keep a look out. Thanks nicecrew [SIZE="2"] Macbook ownwer (3,1) Macbook Pro owner Ipod nano owner HP Pavililion owner
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Zoolook #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 24, 2006 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 2,743 Mac Specs: 15" MacBook Pro, i7 2.66Ghz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD; iPad 32GB, iPhone 3GS	01-30-2011, 03:43 PM I always miss out on the spam... In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stoned to death. - Joan D. Vinge
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Kevriano #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 02, 2006 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 4,560 Mac Specs: 20" Intel iMac 2.4 Ghz/3G Ram/320HD, Snow Leopard. PBook G4, 1.5Ghz/1.5 Ram/250 HD, Leopard 10.5.6.	03-10-2011, 08:10 AM Hmmm, I seem to have got one of these today, though it's not promoting anything, it's someone who seems to think they know me! Will PM details. Try my custom Mac Forums Search Engine: Mac Forums Google Search Please use the reputation system if you consider any help given useful (it's the little ✓/✘ on the left <---)
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bobtomay #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 22, 2006 Location: Texas, where else? Posts: 21,803 Mac Specs: 15" MBP 2.33 C2D 256 4GB, MBA 13" i7 1.8, MB 2.0 2GB, Nano 4th, 3GS, iPad 1	01-23-2011, 07:44 AM Just a heads up here as we seem to be getting more of these type spammers. Instead of posting in the forum, they send their junk out via PM or post a Visitors message on a Profile page. If you receive one of these PMs, let us know. We are more than happy to attempt stopping them dead in their tracks.
	QUOTE Thanks

jamesdean #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2011 Location: Hardhill City Posts: 1 Mac Specs: Too many macs!	02-01-2011, 06:24 PM Yeah the new xrumer is out, it can decode recaptcha.
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RavingMac #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,793 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	03-11-2011, 08:28 AM I got this today from a member with zero posts. Spam or just excessive enthusiasm? "Beta testers wanted -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Razormac, I contact you since it seems like you are interested in apps/games. Electrolux is soon about to launch an iPhone application called iVac. The purpose of the application is to challenge the users in a digital cleaning experience. We would like to invite you to participate in the development by serving as a beta tester before the application goes live. Would you be interested to serve as a test pilot and to get first hand information? Visit The Beta Family - iPhone app beta testing , a nice service for developers who would like to test their apps before releasing them in App Store. Simply sign in and add your device, you can connect with Facebook or just open an account for free! By serving as a beta tester, you will have the chance to win a Ergorapido vacuum cleaner. The application will be available in just a few days! For any questions regarding the application or trial period, send an email to: christian@prontocommunication.se, or call: +46 8 23 01 00 and ask for Christian. We appreciate your commitment and involvement in this project! Best regards, Christian Pronto on behalf of Electrolux" Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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RavingMac #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 07, 2008 Location: In Denial Posts: 6,793 Mac Specs: 4GB Mac Mini 2012, 13" MBA, 15" MacBook Pro OSX 10.7, 32 GB iPhone 3GS, iPad2 64gb 3G	03-11-2011, 08:42 AM Hcpronto Of course, I know everything . . . I just can't remember it all at once.
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vansmith #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 19, 2008 Location: Ottawa Posts: 15,306 Mac Specs: 2012 13" MBP (2.5 i5, 8GB)	03-11-2011, 08:43 AM Add me to the list of people who got an "Electrolux" spam PM. Username: Hcpronto. Important Links: Community Guidelines : Use the reputation system if you've been helped. M-F Blog :: Write for the blog :: M-F IRC Channel - Chats every Sunday at 8PM EST.
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cwa107 #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	03-11-2011, 08:52 AM All messages and the user are now history. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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