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Robert
April 6th, 2010, 11:08
Can you guys sort this out?



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Default Take measures immediately!!!

Dear, mylene;mawsoccer;MelaOS;ugodzero;Robert!

Spam sending from your computer was detected.
We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: *****
If you do not pass this test* we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).

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Forum Administration forums.emulator-zone.com

I don't like the threatening tone used.

Thank you.
FatTrucker
April 6th, 2010, 16:00
Apparently this is a new BOT thing. Loads of users I know on boards across the www have reported the same kind of thing lately. Just another one of those sh*t sites trying to scare people into paying for shill AV software/download harmful stuff.
Jale
April 7th, 2010, 19:41
This is not new. Another forum I moderate I get tons of this crap and I don't think it's a bot. Just report it and we'll take care of them.

And the most important thing: Don't believe in their shit. Don't click the links, don't download or install those apps they are offering.
Lefteris_D
April 11th, 2010, 00:30
This email is clearly fake. DO NOT follow any links provided there as they may contain trojans or other viruses used to steal information.
HAYDEN76
April 23rd, 2010, 15:15
Yea I got one to today from a JoshuaEvanss seems like the same junk. I reported it.
Jale
April 23rd, 2010, 15:30
Thanks for reporting, HAYDEN76. The user has been banned already and looks like this kind of junk is increasing.
Lefteris_D
April 24th, 2010, 11:07
Unfortunately I got a few of these myself from other forums I frequent at this week. It seems that it's bot related, new way to spam or steal info.
HAYDEN76
April 24th, 2010, 14:41
What's this every time I come to this thread this pops uphttp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab86/hayden76/w.jpg haven't had this problem on other threads or pages:confused: anybody else get this?
GHDpro
April 26th, 2010, 09:21
What's this every time I come to this thread this pops uphttp://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab86/hayden76/w.jpg haven't had this problem on other threads or pages:confused: anybody else get this?

That problem was caused by an image in the thread starter's (Robert) signature. I've removed the image from his sig until he fixes the problem.
Robert
April 27th, 2010, 07:32
Sorry, didn't know that the image was there, haven't used ripway for years.

I'll check my sig, it should be blank.