How do I "report" somebody?
August 14th, 2021 at 1:54:16 PM
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I just got two spam PMs from "Ashley01." How should I report this sort of thing? Should I PM somebody?
August 14th, 2021 at 1:59:56 PM
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I just got one as well.
Dog Hand
Dog Hand
August 14th, 2021 at 2:02:49 PM
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I've received two. I want it to stop.
August 14th, 2021 at 2:07:45 PM
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Same. It's a spam bot.
August 14th, 2021 at 2:16:25 PM
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Well, just goes to prove that even when you hide the #1 gaming related thread on the Internet still the spam bots will come. Actually, it's when the spammers stop coming to your site that you have to start worrying.
I tell you it’s wonderful to be here, man. I don’t give a damn who wins or loses. It’s just wonderful to be here with you people.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/gambling/betting-systems/33908-the-adventures-of-mdawg/
August 14th, 2021 at 2:36:29 PM
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And.....did you guys claim Ashley01's bonus???
"Poker sure is an easy game to beat if you have the roll to keep rebuying."
August 14th, 2021 at 3:20:03 PM
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Quote: zippyboyAnd.....did you guys claim Ashley01's bonus???
No.
I dont click on questionable links.
August 14th, 2021 at 3:50:04 PM
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It's spam. User is nuked. Don't click the link.Quote: ThatDonGuyI just got two spam PMs from "Ashley01." How should I report this sort of thing? Should I PM somebody?
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
August 14th, 2021 at 4:14:13 PM
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Quote: ThatDonGuyI just got two spam PMs from "Ashley01." How should I report this sort of thing? Should I PM somebody?
The easiest way may be to PM a moderator.
There should be a "Forward" button at the bottom of the PM screen.
If there is a forum post you wish to call to someone's attention, please copy the permalink address and paste it into the PM to your moderator of choice.
Current moderators are OnceDear, gordonm888, and Dieter (me). Wizard can also help, but please try the moderators first.
Most of us respond pretty quickly to these sorts of things.
May the cards fall in your favor.
August 14th, 2021 at 4:23:09 PM
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Quote: OnceDearIt's spam. User is nuked. Don't click the link.
what happens if i do.. or have clicked
August 14th, 2021 at 4:42:58 PM
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Quote: heatmapwhat happens if i do.. or have clicked
You hasten the inevitable heat death of the universe, the spammer makes a few cents for the clickthrough, your device may get hacked, the spammer may try again since a 1 in 1000 hit rate means we're a juicier than average userbase...
You know. Bad stuff.
May the cards fall in your favor.
August 14th, 2021 at 5:20:24 PM
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Quote: heatmapwhat happens if i do.. or have clicked
You get "THE BONUS"!
It's as AP as you can get!
August 14th, 2021 at 6:25:47 PM
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Quote: mwalz9You get "THE BONUS"!
It's as AP as you can get!
Actually, that was a typo from Ashley01... It's " boGus", not "boNus" ;-)
Dog Hand
August 15th, 2021 at 3:54:49 AM
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Yes I got one from BigWinner (my concern with forwarding to a mod was I could only see the message not the sender); so I guess expect more. :¬(
August 15th, 2021 at 4:36:02 AM
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"Big Winner" sent me s PM also.
August 15th, 2021 at 4:47:35 AM
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Thanks. He's nuked too.Quote: AlanMendelson"Big Winner" sent me s PM also.
Just delete the PM's
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.
Proverbs 18:2
A fool finds no satisfaction in trying to understand, for he would rather express his own opinion.
August 15th, 2021 at 5:31:21 AM
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We've got another one with a created member called, "Jackpot."
I'd think it might be a good idea just to kill new member registration for the time being, at least, until we come up with something more difficult for these spambots to get through.
I'd think it might be a good idea just to kill new member registration for the time being, at least, until we come up with something more difficult for these spambots to get through.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 15th, 2021 at 6:01:05 AM
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Today received spam in pm, from user "BigWinner". He's writing: Take your bonus here & link
August 15th, 2021 at 6:10:36 AM
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Can the powers that be limit PM's until after a probationary period or minimum number of posts, like they have implemented for the posting of links?Quote: Mission146We've got another one with a created member called, "Jackpot."
I'd think it might be a good idea just to kill new member registration for the time being, at least, until we come up with something more difficult for these spambots to get through.
"Dealer has 'rock'... Pay 'paper!'"
August 15th, 2021 at 6:25:01 AM
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I'm not sure they're spam bots. I think it's more likely they are kids sitting in boiler room setups in foreign countries getting paid $1 a day to send out these things.
August 15th, 2021 at 6:40:00 AM
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Quote: JoemanCan the powers that be limit PM's until after a probationary period or minimum number of posts, like they have implemented for the posting of links?
That's also a good idea. Actually, that's a much better idea than mine.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 15th, 2021 at 8:26:15 AM
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Quote: AlanMendelsonI'm not sure they're spam bots. I think it's more likely they are kids sitting in boiler room setups in foreign countries getting paid $1 a day to send out these things.
I think a mechanical turk spambot passes the turing test for spambot.
May the cards fall in your favor.
