Last edit by: NewbieRunner
Best ways to report spam on FlyerTalk
The easiest way to report that kind of posted spam is by using the "Alert a moderator to this post" function.Next to every post is a widget (looks like a triangular road sign, white with red edges, enclosing a black exclamation point).
Clicking on pops up a message box; the message goes to all Moderators of a forum, or to the four Senior Moderators if there are no appointed Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc.
There's two Moderators here, and Admin and Tech are off weekends, etc. Nonetheless, we keep an eye on this thread, and we will take requisite action in due time.
Here are the best practices, as brought up by lo2e:
- If it's multiple posts by the same person in the same forum, only one alert is needed. In your report, please notify the moderator there are multiple posts.
- If it's multiple posts by the same person in different fora, one alert per forum is appreciated - it allows a more complete and quicker response.
- If it's multiple users (same forum or not), alert all of them - it allows a more complete and quicker response.
- For very dodgy or even dangerous spam (links to possible malware, etc.), I'd recommend sending a PM to the four Senior Moderators with a brief explanation of why you're contacting them.
- If it's multiple users (same forum or not), alert all of them - it allows a more complete and quicker response.
- If it's multiple posts by the same person in different fora, one alert per forum is appreciated - it allows a more complete and quicker response.
They are currently (effective 2 November 2023) l etoile, NewbieRunner, Ocn Vw 1K, and JY1024.
Thank you,
Technical Support and Feedback forum Moderation Team
P.S. Certainly, we advise members to NEVER click on a URL link or call a telephone number provided in spam. It’s likely there will be malware, and attempt to defraud or a pricey call-back scheme (particularly common from Caribbean numbers with 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849 and 876 area codes).
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Report spam / spammer post issues here (PLEASE read wikipost)
#1
formerly mattking2000
Original Poster
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DXB
Programs: BA|AC|AZ|SPG|H|FPC
Posts: 1,184
Report spam / spammer post issues here (PLEASE read wikipost)
Last edited by JDiver; May 22, 2016 at 11:23 pm Reason: Redacted images of similar spam
#2
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,132
Feel free to report such spam attacks to the mods whenever you see it. This particular one was taken care of in about 30 minutes this morning.
#3
No longer with Internet Brands
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: DL DM 1.6MM, Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 5,343
#4
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Thank you for your concern.
The "local" forum moderators can be contacted:
Clicking on pops up a message box; the message goes to all Moderators of a forum, or to the four Senior Moderators if there are no appointed Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc.
If there is one Moderator, or it's a big deal like this spambot explosion, try sending a PM to the forum Moderator(s) and the Senior Moderators: currently, Moderator2, oliver2002, Prospero and Ocn Vw 1K.
JDiver, Moderator
The "local" forum moderators can be contacted:
Clicking on pops up a message box; the message goes to all Moderators of a forum, or to the four Senior Moderators if there are no appointed Moderators. Note that unlike some sites with paid staff moderators, FlyerTalk Moderators are volunteers, and most work, travel, go on holiday, etc.
If there is one Moderator, or it's a big deal like this spambot explosion, try sending a PM to the forum Moderator(s) and the Senior Moderators: currently, Moderator2, oliver2002, Prospero and Ocn Vw 1K.
JDiver, Moderator
#5
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MAN,TLV
Programs: Silver:BA,VX,AB, QF. Gold:A3,RJ,AZ,GF, EY,SPG,Marriott,Choice, Carlson. Dia/Plat:HH,IHG,BW,Accor
Posts: 1,965
#6
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
#8
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Home
Programs: AA, Delta, UA & thanks to FTers for my PC Gold!
Posts: 7,676
A new spammer with 3 jpg links attached to posts in 3 fora so far:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/fedoantie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/fedoantie.html
Last edited by lin821; Mar 21, 2016 at 9:41 am Reason: correction
#9
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
A new spammer with 3 jpg links attached to posts in 3 fora so far:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/fedoantie.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/fedoantie.html
/Moderator
#10
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SGF
Programs: AS, AA, UA, AGR S (former 75K, GLD, 1K, and S+, now an elite peon)
Posts: 23,194
#11
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Home
Programs: AA, Delta, UA & thanks to FTers for my PC Gold!
Posts: 7,676
Another self-promoting spammer:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...widedeals.html
This one just showed up in ID Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/carder007s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...widedeals.html
This one just showed up in ID Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/carder007s.html
Last edited by JDiver; May 20, 2016 at 8:33 am Reason: Merge posts
#12
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Another self-promoting spammer:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...widedeals.html
This one just showed up in ID Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/carder007s.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/membe...widedeals.html
This one just showed up in ID Forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/carder007s.html
Swatted. Thank you.
It's usually aster to report the spam posts by using the "report post to moderator" function. If the forum has appointed Moderators, it will go to all the forum Moderators; if there are none, it will go to the four Senior Moderators, who have cross-forum "powers" and flush the insects out across FlyerTalk.
Last edited by JDiver; May 20, 2016 at 8:37 am
#13
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Home
Programs: AA, Delta, UA & thanks to FTers for my PC Gold!
Posts: 7,676
Here's another, poisoning MilesBuzz, Hotel Deals & ID Forum now. Seems to be the cousin of ajthe who showed up the day before.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/kalakar.html
ps. Fora RBP sent, like I always do.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/kalakar.html
ps. Fora RBP sent, like I always do.
#14
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Here's another, poisoning MilesBuzz, Hotel Deals & ID Forum now. Seems to be the cousin of ajthe who showed up the day before.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/kalakar.html
ps. Fora RBP sent, like I always do.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/kalakar.html
ps. Fora RBP sent, like I always do.
#15
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: FLL -> Where The Boyars Are
Programs: AA EXP 1.7 M, Hilton Gold, Hertz 5*, AARP Sophomore, 14-time Croix de Candlestick
Posts: 18,669
Thanks for clearing the June 2 16 spam so quickly.
There are a couple still there in DESTINATIONS>AMERICAS-USA
Thank you.
There are a couple still there in DESTINATIONS>AMERICAS-USA
Thank you.