These Unwanted Messages Are Just Getting Ridiculous Now

ncmc

I've received the one from Siora91 as mentioned above. Should I just delete and move on or should I report it also?

Boards.ie: Mark

Hi all, this thread popped up on my homepage. I've just posted in the Announcements forum which hopefully addresses any questions, but if you have anything else to ask please let me know.

Hi all,

Over the last couple of days, there have been users spamming explicit Private Messages containing a suspicious link. As is standard practice, an automated email is sent from boards.ie (no-reply@boards.ie) to users to alert them of a new Private Message, which contains a preview of the message.

The Admins and the dev team have been working hard to try to keep on top of things and ban these users and delete the PMs that they have sent (but it is not possible to delete the sent emails).

Do not click on the link sent in the email/Private Message. If you open a message on the Legacy Site that seems suspicious, please report it by clicking on the little warning triangle in the top right corner of a message. You can also raise awareness of a profile that is sending unsolicited PMs via the Spammer Notification Thread.

It is possible to turn off email notifications for private messages via the User Control Panel under Private Messaging.



We would like to reassure users that there has not been a data breach. This is the Private Messaging service being abused and the email notification system working as it ordinarily does.

In light of these issues, Cloudflare security has been ramped up. Unfortunately, while we're trying to strike a balance, some innocent users are being caught up in these measures and encountering issues accessing the site or certain features. With Cloudflare and technical issues occurring, it may be wise to copy posts before you attempt to publish them, just in case.

We have also gotten questions about the now unsupported app. When Cloudflare ramps up, it seems that the app is no longer able to access the data that it needs to function. While these issues are ongoing, we recommend using touch.boards.ie for mobile browsing.

We apologise for the disruption and hope that normal service can resume soon.

dudara

Thread moved from Virus/Malware forum to the Help Desk and merged with existing thread.

backspacer

Have received a PM as well from Siora91 similar to ones described above as well

Golfwidow

I have also received an inappropriate message from someone called Sara. Can this message be removed from my inbox please? What should l do next ? Thanks in advance

amor3

Yep, I got it too!

bizebee

I too like Golfwidow received the same message...

Can it be removed?

In general, could a spam button be added to the inbox, to help boardies report messages like these??

Spear

bizebee wrote: »

I too like Golfwidow received the same message...

Can it be removed?

In general, could a spam button be added to the inbox, to help boardies report messages like these??

They do have one already.

dudara

Threads merged.

Boards are working to delete all spam PMs behind the scenes. Please bear with us as this is taking some time.

You can report spam PMs by clicking the little triangle with exclamation mark when viewing the message.

Tigerandahalf

Hi

I got a pm from the above user directing me to other site.
Might be worth checking out.

Thanks

dudara

Thread moved from Feedback to the Help Desk and merged into pre-existing thread.

dudara

FanadMan

Got it as well - from Siara19

Probably one of the serial re-regs wanting to cause as much hassle as possible.

picturehangup

Hi there, I have just received that message also.
Really not nice to see it here.

MrFrisp

Siora91 wrote:

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This is what I got..

Please do not click on that link.

Mod note: please do not post the PM content here as others may inadvertently click on it. Instead please use Report PM to bring it to the mods attention.

This is it

Is it not possible to implement a post count restriction for private messages? Max PMs per day limit?

Polka_Dot

Assume I got one of these PMs as I have a notification beside my username but no PM in my inbox. Can't clear the notification either.

Beasty

This is it wrote: »

Is it not possible to implement a post count restriction for private messages? Max PMs per day limit?

I think that may be being looked at, but creates an issue with the likes of "Talk To" where users may sign up with a specific query but need to send information such as account details privately

This is it

Beasty wrote: »

I think that may be being looked at, but creates an issue with the likes of "Talk To" where users may sign up with a specific query but need to send information such as account details privately

Aye, I'm sure you have it all in hand. Hadn't even thought of Talk to forums to be honest

Black Swan

This is it wrote: »

Is it not possible to implement a post count restriction for private messages? Max PMs per day limit?

Beasty wrote: »

I think that may be being looked at, but creates an issue with the likes of "Talk To" where users may sign up with a specific query but need to send information such as account details privately

As a Cmod, I occasionally send a PM reminder to all mods of the 32 forums in the Science, Health & Environment category. Not sure what other Cmods do, but please do not put a daily PM limit on Cmods of less than 75. When sending these PMs to category mods, I have to sometimes exchange replies with them too. Plus we may have other PM exchanges on the same given day (DRPs, member questions, etc.). Besides, a PM spammer would probably send hundreds.

littlesthobo

Polka_Dot wrote: »

I have a notification beside my username but no PM in my inbox. Can't clear the notification either.

I'm the same, looks like user has been deleted