Dec 16, 2015, 12:32 pm
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)
Feb 11, 2017, 12:11 pm
#46
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
It's Saturday afternoon so much free time in Asia. The Korean troops are back like mushrooms during the last half an hour:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/sallina9.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/zoqud.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/you1choi1.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/senagee.html
& still growing
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/sallina9.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/zoqud.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/you1choi1.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/members/senagee.html
& still growing
/JDiver, Moderator/ Co-Moderator Technical Support and Feedback forum
Feb 14, 2017, 2:01 am
#48
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Switzerland
Programs: AY+ Platinum, SK Gold, BAEC Silver, airbaltic VIP, Radisson VIP
Posts: 6,529
A *lot* of spam!
I had this both on mobile (iOS 10.2.1, iPhone 6S, Safari) and on a computer (Windows 7, Chrome Browser):
Last edited by florens; Feb 14, 2017 at 2:11 am
Feb 28, 2017, 12:19 pm
#52
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
Mar 8, 2017, 3:57 am
#53
Ambassador, New England
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Maineiac, USA
Programs: Amtrak, WN RR, Choice
Posts: 2,655
User youg422 currently spamming in the Suggestion Box and Information Desk - mod alerted all three that are visible at this moment, not sure if more are on the way.
Mar 8, 2017, 8:29 am
#54
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
Apr 7, 2017, 8:22 am
#56
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
Jul 31, 2017, 1:29 am
#58
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,009
Jul 31, 2017, 5:31 pm
#60
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: MEL CHC
Posts: 21,009