Jan 1, 2018, 1:49 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
NOTE: the 2019 thread can be found here.
PLEASE POST SCREENSHOTS of the FULL SCREEN and report your DEVICE TYPE, OPERATING SYSTEM, BROWSER TYPE AND VERSIONS, and COUNTRY where you are browsing from in your post.This thread is strictly for the reporting of disruptive ads, including unwanted popups, page hijscks, malware attempts, etc. related to ad content on your MOBILE devicePlease refrain from discussion or speculation about technical issues if they are not reports as specified here.
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ARCHIVE: Report Disruptive 2018 Ads on Mobile Device & Screen Shots
Jan 1, 2018, 1:41 pm
#1
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ARCHIVE: Report Disruptive 2018 Ads on Mobile Device & Screen Shots
Welcome to the rebooted disruptive advertisement report thread, for mobile devices.
cblaisd and JDiver, forum Co-Moderators
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Last edited by JDiver; Jan 1, 2018 at 1:49 pm
Jan 3, 2018, 10:31 am
#2
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I just had my mobile browser hijacked four times -- twice while in Omni and twice in the Support forum. I'm using a Google Pixel 2 with Chrome. Twice before it happened I spotted an ad with a green background and 8-ball (pool/billiards ball). However, there were two different hijackings -- I think the 8-ball ad was connected to a fake Amazon hijack.
The ad above is the one I saw a couple times before the fake Amazon hijacking in both Omni and Tech Support.
This was in the tech support forum and was a pop-up that appeared over the fake Amazon page.
This was in the tech support forum.
This was from an Omni hijacking.
The ad above is the one I saw a couple times before the fake Amazon hijacking in both Omni and Tech Support.
This was in the tech support forum and was a pop-up that appeared over the fake Amazon page.
This was in the tech support forum.
This was from an Omni hijacking.
Jan 3, 2018, 4:38 pm
#3
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I just had my mobile browser hijacked four times -- twice while in Omni and twice in the Support forum. I'm using a Google Pixel 2 with Chrome. Twice before it happened I spotted an ad with a green background and 8-ball (pool/billiards ball). However, there were two different hijackings -- I think the 8-ball ad was connected to a fake Amazon hijack.
The ad above is the one I saw a couple times before the fake Amazon hijacking in both Omni and Tech Support.
This was in the tech support forum and was a pop-up that appeared over the fake Amazon page.
This was in the tech support forum.
This was from an Omni hijacking.
The ad above is the one I saw a couple times before the fake Amazon hijacking in both Omni and Tech Support.
This was in the tech support forum and was a pop-up that appeared over the fake Amazon page.
This was in the tech support forum.
This was from an Omni hijacking.
Makes it impossible to use FT mobile.
Jan 3, 2018, 5:03 pm
#4
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On on my I phone for months adds keep blocking my screen and can't read posts. What is going on.
Jan 4, 2018, 11:01 am
#5
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popups on mobile browser
when I browse FT forums on android chrome, I have started getting annoying pop ups about winning something on amazon. How to fix??
Jan 4, 2018, 12:06 pm
#6
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A problem that has been noted before
Look here (where your thread will be moved)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tech...-feedback-386/
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tech...g-reports.html
Look here (where your thread will be moved)
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tech...-feedback-386/
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/tech...g-reports.html
Jan 4, 2018, 12:44 pm
#8
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I've gotten in on this board and on the United board. Definitely working to lower my mobile FT usage.
Jan 4, 2018, 6:52 pm
#9
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Got redirected to this when posting to the HHonors forum:
http://satisfaction-survey.today/Sur...5k1RUaYFzBCyvS
http://satisfaction-survey.today/Sur...5k1RUaYFzBCyvS
Jan 5, 2018, 8:53 am
#10
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Got a page hijack on the BA forum this morning, using Chrome 63.0.3239.111 on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 running Android 4.1.2
I do not use the Mobile site - this was on the full version of the site,
but on a tablet.
I do not use the Mobile site - this was on the full version of the site,
but on a tablet.
Jan 7, 2018, 10:00 pm
#11
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 37
Getting these browser hijacks/redirects when viewing https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trending.php
Android 8.1 - Chrome 63.0.3239.111 - Google Pixel - USA
Android 8.1 - Chrome 63.0.3239.111 - Google Pixel - USA
Jan 8, 2018, 9:59 am
#12
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So far the Chrome setting recommended by IBobi has worked for me. This specified thread was the worst I had experienced, hijacked every time I opened it. I applied the setting and so far not a single hijack. Latest Chrome on a pixel 2.
Here's a link to the fix
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29220206-post1.html
Here's a link to the fix
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/29220206-post1.html
Jan 8, 2018, 3:21 pm
#13
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I get the same Amazon one as others and also the same virus one as others. I am using Samsung note 3 and chrome. Sometimes for the "virus" one to go away I need to completely shut off my phone. Very inconvenient and it happens regularly.
Jan 8, 2018, 5:22 pm
#14
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Location: SFO/CDG
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App store redirect from the home page on an iPhone 6s with 11.1.2(15B202) using Safari. Happening so frequently, I was able to use my phone's record screen feature to show it in action.
Jan 8, 2018, 5:37 pm
#15
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Problems With Flyertalk On My Pixel
Hi all,
MODS please move to another area if this question is not appropriate.
I am having issues viewing FlyerTalk on my pixel and wondering if anyone else is having the same issues? Every time I go into a specific thread I get an Amazon.com advert which takes over the screen and I am unable to remove it. This does not happen on any other site. It is getting to the stage where I am literarily unable to use FT at all. This only happens with FT and no other website.
I have removed the Chrome app and reinstalled it, but this has not helped.
Anyone have any ideas?
Cheers
MODS please move to another area if this question is not appropriate.
I am having issues viewing FlyerTalk on my pixel and wondering if anyone else is having the same issues? Every time I go into a specific thread I get an Amazon.com advert which takes over the screen and I am unable to remove it. This does not happen on any other site. It is getting to the stage where I am literarily unable to use FT at all. This only happens with FT and no other website.
I have removed the Chrome app and reinstalled it, but this has not helped.
Anyone have any ideas?
Cheers