SPAMMER EXPLOSION IN 'GENERAL DISCUSSION'

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  1. Krash Kadillak

    Krash Kadillak Well-Known Member

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    Should be taken care of in short order.....
     
    Krash Kadillak, Feb 23, 2019
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    HotRodRacer Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    So, if anything gets reported in the next week, it may be a bit before it gets dealt with. I haven’t seen Brad or Stefan logged in a LONG time, and I am going on an overdue vacation.

    Report them as you see them. Just know that I may be the only one dealing with them in a timely manner.
     
    HotRodRacer, Sep 4, 2022
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    Steve-E-D Well-Known Member

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    I reported a spam bot a few weeks back that exhibited a new behavior we haven't been seeing. It was replying to existing posts.
     
    Steve-E-D, Sep 4, 2022
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    HotRodRacer Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Thanks for reporting it, too. :) There is one that is very persistent, but luckily not overwhelming (yet). It will take full admin privileges to delete, and I have sent numerous message to Wagonmaster about it. Hopefully he will remove it.
     
    HotRodRacer, Sep 5, 2022
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    Brad Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Oh, I'm here. Work has been a killer as we are down 2 out of 5 in a small office. Don't people want/need to work anymore?
     
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    Brad Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    This is an issue of this version of XenForo forum software where-in if the spammer waits "X" number of days, only the forum admin can do anything with them. I am a SuperMod on V8Buick and it's the same thing there.
     
    Brad, Sep 14, 2022
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    Steve-E-D Well-Known Member

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    I'm really amazed at how long some of these bots have remained dormant before they start posting.
     
    Steve-E-D, Sep 14, 2022
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    Responding to this post, not sure it's in the right place.
    How to report spammers?
    I got a PM from finder003 regarding a tailgate lock I was looking for (since found one).
    He/She just joined today.
    Here's the message:
    "hey man this 71 GM A body wagon Tailgate PW lock is available contact me at lovetrading100 at aol dot com."
     
    KT88, Sep 30, 2024
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    HotRodRacer Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    Typical scam going through private messages instead of replying in public. I have deleted the user. Thanks for letting me know.
     
    HotRodRacer, Sep 30, 2024
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    Thanks!
     
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    Another one. Joined Saturday, sent me this messgage:

    "KT88, jakesthegreat started a new conversation with you at Station Wagon Forums.

    '71 GM A body wagon Tailgate PW lock
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    Another option is commuter (Autoparts is his name on FB). He's a member who has been selling '71 GM A body wagon Tailgate PW lock for many years. Looks like the '71 GM A body wagon Tailgate PW lock is still available per his latest post on FB. To make it easier you can email him. autopartsdealer1@yahoo.com"

    I clicked on his name and then clicked the "report" button.
    How stupid are these people? I clearly updated the WTB with FOUND and when I checked the posting I see it has been deleted. Cleary using the same info from another person, probably one in the same. Duh.
     
    KT88, Nov 14, 2024
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    Gone now.
     
    HotRodRacer, Nov 14, 2024
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