Carefull for this guy

LuvThyMeta| · 01-26-10, 05:03 AM

I got a private message from this guy MannInBlackk.

It had some kind of link in it. I did not click on it because i saw right away on the left he had no post on this site which is really weird.

Here is a pic of the private message

Looks like he is trying to give people viruses so watch out fellows.

1/4 stick · 01-26-10, 05:11 AM

Yep, I got one myself and quicly reported it.

LuvThyMeta| · 01-26-10, 05:22 AM

Oh cool i didn't know you could report a private message, Thanks !!

1/4 stick · 01-26-10, 05:36 AM

Yea, if you look right under your avatar theres a triangle with an line or exlimation mark in it. There's one just like it in the top right corner of your pms. Click on that to report posts and pms.

nmanley · 01-26-10, 07:16 AM

This guy just signed on the forum and starts to spam multiple membes here on the forum. Beware of this as they may try to attach your secure information.

Here is the message I received.

Quote:

Please, take into account.. Hello, friend. There are viruses' activities from your computer in last few days. Strongly recommend you to check your computer. You can find a report about your computer's security and solve every problem with it here: http://www.check-pc.net/detected/nma...gasspiderThank you. Forum member.

muddy · 01-26-10, 07:24 AM

I already sent him a nice PM, anyone know one of the mods, what a jerk

muddy · 01-26-10, 07:28 AM

Hey Scumbag, go play somewhere else, took about 2 seconds to figure you out, with your clever handle and all. You should be sitting in a cell in no time with your criminal talent

BlueDaksi · 01-26-10, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddy

Hey Scumbag, go play somewhere else, took about 2 seconds to figure you out, with your clever handle and all. You should be sitting in a cell in no time with your criminal talent

Yup, got the private message too - did NOT click on the link - obvious spam/scam...

BigBassin144 · 01-26-10, 09:19 AM

Guys, just like in the threads, there is a report button at the top of every PM. Click it and in the message type spam or something similar and it will be sent to Kevin. I have already done this, and I'm sure Kevin will be taking care of it soon.

Mostly likely, this is an automated things, so sending "him" messages won't do anything.

BB

BigBassin144 · 01-26-10, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muddy

Hey Scumbag, go play somewhere else, took about 2 seconds to figure you out, with your clever handle and all. You should be sitting in a cell in no time with your criminal talent

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Guys, just like in the threads, there is a report button at the top of every PM. Click it and in the message type spam or something similar and it will be sent to Kevin. I have already done this, and I'm sure Kevin will be taking care of it soon.

Mostly likely, this is an automated things, so sending "him" messages won't do anything.

BB

nuff said...

BB

BigBassin144 · 01-26-10, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1/4 stick

Yep, I got one myself and quicly reported it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Guys, just like in the threads, there is a report button at the top of every PM. Click it and in the message type spam or something similar and it will be sent to Kevin. I have already done this, and I'm sure Kevin will be taking care of it soon.

Mostly likely, this is an automated thing, so sending "him" messages won't do anything.

BB

I've posted the same thing in all three posts about him. It's good everybody is aware though.

BB

WTL · 01-26-10, 09:30 AM

It appears everyone is aware, but should we send out a PM warning as well (not just this time, but in case theres a next time)? Gotta remember some people are waking up when reading this board, and in a slumber might be apt to click on links they would otherwise know better than clicking on.

muddy · 01-26-10, 09:30 AM

Thanks , good heads up

muddy · 01-26-10, 09:32 AM

Thanks, never figured on the bot thing, you are probally correct

WTL · 01-26-10, 09:32 AM

Its my guess that he probably will never read a post on this board again. Probably gets paid to post spam and has a list of boards 30 pages long.

WTL · 01-26-10, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Guys, just like in the threads, there is a report button at the top of every PM. Click it and in the message type spam or something similar and it will be sent to Kevin. I have already done this, and I'm sure Kevin will be taking care of it soon.

Mostly likely, this is an automated things, so sending "him" messages won't do anything.

BB

Can a bot register? is the question.... Doesn't make much difference of course. People like spammers dont give a damn about anything.

muddy · 01-26-10, 09:37 AM

Hey WTL : Isn't that why they have those coded charaters you have to duplicate, on a lot of sites, to prevent bots from registering?

BigBassin144 · 01-26-10, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTL

Can a bot register? is the question.... Doesn't make much difference of course. People like spammers dont give a damn about anything.

A bot probably wouldn't be able to reginster on it's own due to the required number/letter test thing most boards make you type, but anybody can type them once and then set up the bot.

BB

MallenManson · 01-26-10, 10:26 AM

The link appears to have vegasspider's name in it

rodnreel · 01-26-10, 10:29 AM

I had the same "new private message" alert in my email inbox this morning. However, when I came to the boards I didn't have any new private messages to read.

Mallen, the link included in my message had a couple of different member names included in it; Abbeysdad, danielbasspro, Gbassman, and CanalStalkin.

MallenManson · 01-26-10, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodnreel

I had the same "new private message" alert in my email inbox this morning. However, when I came to the boards I didn't have any new private messages to read.

Mallen, the link included in my message had a couple of different member names included in it; Abbeysdad, danielbasspro, Gbassman, and CanalStalkin.

Good to know. I haven't gotten one of those PMs yet.

BigBassin144 · 01-26-10, 10:40 AM

If you look at the screen shot in one of the other threads about this guy, you can see bcklash's name at the end of the link, as well as the "thank" from thank you. Looks like they messed up their link, and I would be willing to bet it doesn't even work.

BB

muddy · 01-26-10, 10:53 AM

This has to be the only guy that pissed off more people than I did, when he first showed up

Kevin · 01-26-10, 10:57 AM

Thanks for reporting this guys... I have banned the account and deleted his PM's. If you still see this PM in your PM inbox, let me know... as it should have been deleted globally in everyone's.

Also, most of these are not bots, but human registrations. The PM's are most likely sent by bots, but these accounts are actually human registrations... most likely outsourced to China or elsewhere.

Bottom line.. and most of you know this already... never click on any links any stranger sends you. If you don't click there links, there is nothing harmful within their PM. As long as you stay on BassFishin.Com, you are safe.

Please report any future occurrences. I really appreciate everyone's help and assistance.

nofearengineer · 01-26-10, 11:01 AM

"Bots" can't register, but your average spammer pays Chinese 20-somethings to sit at home and make all of these posts. It's good money for them, and they are very organized. Next best thing to a bot.

These are the same people who ruined the game Everquest. They would develop automated scripts to use in game and "farm" items and game money, 24/7/365. They would then sell it, and progressively destroyed the in-game economy. One of the reasons I quit online games altogether, other than they got boring.

01-26-10, 05:03 AM	#1
LuvThyMeta\| BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 44	Carefull for this guy I got a private message from this guy MannInBlackk. It had some kind of link in it. I did not click on it because i saw right away on the left he had no post on this site which is really weird. Here is a pic of the private message Looks like he is trying to give people viruses so watch out fellows.

01-26-10, 05:11 AM	#2
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	Yep, I got one myself and quicly reported it. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

01-26-10, 05:36 AM	#4
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	Yea, if you look right under your avatar theres a triangle with an line or exlimation mark in it. There's one just like it in the top right corner of your pms. Click on that to report posts and pms. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

01-26-10, 07:28 AM	#7
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	Hey mann in black Hey Scumbag, go play somewhere else, took about 2 seconds to figure you out, with your clever handle and all. You should be sitting in a cell in no time with your criminal talent

01-26-10, 09:19 AM	#9
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Guys, just like in the threads, there is a report button at the top of every PM. Click it and in the message type spam or something similar and it will be sent to Kevin. I have already done this, and I'm sure Kevin will be taking care of it soon. Mostly likely, this is an automated things, so sending "him" messages won't do anything. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-26-10, 05:22 AM	#3
LuvThyMeta\| BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 44	Oh cool i didn't know you could report a private message, Thanks !!

01-26-10, 07:24 AM	#6
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	I already sent him a nice PM, anyone know one of the mods, what a jerk

01-26-10, 09:30 AM	#12
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	It appears everyone is aware, but should we send out a PM warning as well (not just this time, but in case theres a next time)? Gotta remember some people are waking up when reading this board, and in a slumber might be apt to click on links they would otherwise know better than clicking on.

01-26-10, 09:32 AM	#14
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	Thanks, never figured on the bot thing, you are probally correct

01-26-10, 09:37 AM	#17
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	Hey WTL : Isn't that why they have those coded charaters you have to duplicate, on a lot of sites, to prevent bots from registering?

01-26-10, 10:26 AM	#19
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	The link appears to have vegasspider's name in it __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

01-26-10, 10:29 AM	#20
rodnreel BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jamestown, OH Posts: 310	I had the same "new private message" alert in my email inbox this morning. However, when I came to the boards I didn't have any new private messages to read. Mallen, the link included in my message had a couple of different member names included in it; Abbeysdad, danielbasspro, Gbassman, and CanalStalkin. __________________ "If you become a jack of all bass fishing trades but a master of none, you're setting yourself up for mediocrity." - Denny Brauer Last edited by rodnreel; 01-26-10 at 10:34 AM.

01-26-10, 10:40 AM	#22
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	If you look at the screen shot in one of the other threads about this guy, you can see bcklash's name at the end of the link, as well as the "thank" from thank you. Looks like they messed up their link, and I would be willing to bet it doesn't even work. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-26-10, 10:53 AM	#23
muddy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 350	Thought about Men in Blackk This has to be the only guy that pissed off more people than I did, when he first showed up

01-26-10, 10:57 AM	#24
Kevin Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 651	Thanks for reporting this guys... I have banned the account and deleted his PM's. If you still see this PM in your PM inbox, let me know... as it should have been deleted globally in everyone's. Also, most of these are not bots, but human registrations. The PM's are most likely sent by bots, but these accounts are actually human registrations... most likely outsourced to China or elsewhere. Bottom line.. and most of you know this already... never click on any links any stranger sends you. If you don't click there links, there is nothing harmful within their PM. As long as you stay on BassFishin.Com, you are safe. Please report any future occurrences. I really appreciate everyone's help and assistance.

01-26-10, 11:01 AM	#25
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	"Bots" can't register, but your average spammer pays Chinese 20-somethings to sit at home and make all of these posts. It's good money for them, and they are very organized. Next best thing to a bot. These are the same people who ruined the game Everquest. They would develop automated scripts to use in game and "farm" items and game money, 24/7/365. They would then sell it, and progressively destroyed the in-game economy. One of the reasons I quit online games altogether, other than they got boring. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

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