Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods

AndyD · 09-02-2008, 03:05

Not sure if this is the right place, but got a dodgy looking PM tonight and wanted to bring it to the attention of mods - don't want to make the details public until they've had a chance to look at it, so if one of you wants to PM me, please do so

Thanks

Andy

Edited to say that after a quick google search on his email address, seems this user is a scammer on lots of other forums so may be one to make everybody aware of?

redbaron · 09-02-2008, 09:28

just post it an embarass the muppet.

we dont need scammers and spammers in this village.

is he local?

***ColinD*** · 09-02-2008, 09:50

Andy,

Please forward it to me as soon as you can.

Thanks Colin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyD

Not sure if this is the right place, but got a dodgy looking PM tonight and wanted to bring it to the attention of mods - don't want to make the details public until they've had a chance to look at it, so if one of you wants to PM me, please do so

Thanks

Andy

Edited to say that after a quick google search on his email address, seems this user is a scammer on lots of other forums so may be one to make everybody aware of?

AndyD · 09-02-2008, 10:31

Colin, you have PM.

Paul, i'll le tthe mods have a look first and then embarrass!

**VRStu** · 10-02-2008, 09:32

If it's the one I was made aware of he's been banned now, by you Colin I assume.

andy2407 · 10-02-2008, 11:12

I got a dodgy looking PM in response to a For Sale advert Ive got on here.

The sender (babby) had been banned by the time I got it (Saturday am) so I'm assuming someone else had already reported him.

Email addy was usc200881@yahoo.com and shows up as a regular scammer if you google it

**VRStu** · 10-02-2008, 11:20

That's the one I'm thinking of.

No Waiting · 10-02-2008, 16:01

I got one too - he wanted to know the condition of something advertised as brand new

sotonjoe · 11-02-2008, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy2407

I got a dodgy looking PM in response to a For Sale advert Ive got on here.

The sender (babby) had been banned by the time I got it (Saturday am) so I'm assuming someone else had already reported him.

Email addy was usc200881@yahoo.com and shows up as a regular scammer if you google it

I had one from that user too. I was convinced it was a scam and didn't reply.

FOZ1 · 11-02-2008, 06:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyD

Not sure if this is the right place, but got a dodgy looking PM tonight and wanted to bring it to the attention of mods - don't want to make the details public until they've had a chance to look at it, so if one of you wants to PM me, please do so

Thanks

Andy

Edited to say that after a quick google search on his email address, seems this user is a scammer on lots of other forums so may be one to make everybody aware of?

Just send it to NSXPrime, they Know how to deal with that sort.

Quinten · 14-02-2008, 16:30

Bit late to the thread, but would it be possible to remove the ability to PM to users who have not posted? I should really have implemented that myself when I had the chance

cheezemonkhai · 14-02-2008, 16:55

It's defo doable as Detailing world won't let you PM until you have a few posts under your belt.

yashicamat · 14-02-2008, 17:52

I agree, I think something like a 10 post minimum perhaps would be a sensible level?

Makefish · 14-02-2008, 18:15

***JohnD*** · 14-02-2008, 18:17

Best pm the boss with this one.

daiking · 14-02-2008, 21:11

Another forum I'm on has all posts by "new members" vetted by mods before being posted. Posters can ask to be moved from the new members group after a few proper posts.

Would help prevent the sapm advertising

but involve more work on the mod side

.

Makefish · 14-02-2008, 22:13

Depends on how many new members we're getting each day tbh, anyone know?

***ColinD*** · 14-02-2008, 23:36

It's possible to set u pa promotion, so when a user has posted more than 10 times he/she will get more rights.

I just need to set the group and then all the permissions, will see if I can wangle it in next week.

09-02-2008, 03:05	#1
AndyD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 193 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods Not sure if this is the right place, but got a dodgy looking PM tonight and wanted to bring it to the attention of mods - don't want to make the details public until they've had a chance to look at it, so if one of you wants to PM me, please do so Thanks Andy Edited to say that after a quick google search on his email address, seems this user is a scammer on lots of other forums so may be one to make everybody aware of? __________________ Rally Red Octavia vRS - 19" RS4 reps - KW v3 - Blueflame Turbo back exhaust - Forge TIP - Forge 007P - Carbonio- Milotec WRC spoiler - debadged grille - Autometer boost gauge To be done - Whiteline front & rear ARB - new alloys - FMIC - dogbone mount - oh, and a remap Last edited by AndyD; 09-02-2008 at 03:12.

09-02-2008, 09:28	#2
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,264 Thanks: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods just post it an embarass the muppet. we dont need scammers and spammers in this village. is he local? __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

09-02-2008, 10:31	#4
AndyD Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 193 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods Colin, you have PM. Paul, i'll le tthe mods have a look first and then embarrass! __________________ Rally Red Octavia vRS - 19" RS4 reps - KW v3 - Blueflame Turbo back exhaust - Forge TIP - Forge 007P - Carbonio- Milotec WRC spoiler - debadged grille - Autometer boost gauge To be done - Whiteline front & rear ARB - new alloys - FMIC - dogbone mount - oh, and a remap

10-02-2008, 09:32	#5
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,821 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods If it's the one I was made aware of he's been banned now, by you Colin I assume. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

10-02-2008, 11:12	#6
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,311 Thanks: 48 Thanked 175 Times in 144 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods I got a dodgy looking PM in response to a For Sale advert Ive got on here. The sender (babby) had been banned by the time I got it (Saturday am) so I'm assuming someone else had already reported him. Email addy was usc200881@yahoo.com and shows up as a regular scammer if you google it __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow

10-02-2008, 11:20	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,821 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods That's the one I'm thinking of. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

10-02-2008, 16:01	#8
No Waiting Keep on going Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 542 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods I got one too - he wanted to know the condition of something advertised as brand new

14-02-2008, 16:30	#11
Quinten playing dadsie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,013 Thanks: 16 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods Bit late to the thread, but would it be possible to remove the ability to PM to users who have not posted? I should really have implemented that myself when I had the chance __________________ Awooga!!!

14-02-2008, 16:55	#12
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods It's defo doable as Detailing world won't let you PM until you have a few posts under your belt. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

14-02-2008, 17:52	#13
yashicamat Ah ah ah . . no Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,587 Thanks: 23 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods I agree, I think something like a 10 post minimum perhaps would be a sensible level? __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

14-02-2008, 18:15	#14
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,994 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

14-02-2008, 18:17	#15
*JohnD* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: old house Posts: 443 Thanks: 0 Thanked 30 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods Best pm the boss with this one.

14-02-2008, 21:11	#16
daiking DILLIGAF? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: manchester Posts: 2,092 Thanks: 59 Thanked 68 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods Another forum I'm on has all posts by "new members" vetted by mods before being posted. Posters can ask to be moved from the new members group after a few proper posts. Would help prevent the sapm advertising but involve more work on the mod side .

14-02-2008, 22:13	#17
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,994 Thanks: 152 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods Depends on how many new members we're getting each day tbh, anyone know? __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes!

14-02-2008, 23:36	#18
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,206 Thanks: 18 Thanked 137 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Dodgy PM's? FAO Mods It's possible to set u pa promotion, so when a user has posted more than 10 times he/she will get more rights. I just need to set the group and then all the permissions, will see if I can wangle it in next week. __________________ ColinD - 97/100 Limited Edition Octavia vRS < For Sale www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner. E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

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