[Mike]

I am aware of the issue with the private messaging system being abused by spammers. If you receive a questionable link via PM from an unknown user, please REPORT the message to an administrator.

Our forum software's human verification system is currently enforced only during the registration process, and once a user is registered, there is no reCAPTCHA verification required to make a post or create a private message.

I am investigating solutions to put a stop to this problem, but in the meantime please report any spam you come across so the spammer's IP and domain can be promptly banned.

Thank you!

[Mike]

A new spam detection system has been enabled. The system both scans posts and private messages for unwanted messages, and blocks user registration from IP and email addresses known to be originators of spam.

If you still encounter anything that could be viewed as spam, please use the report feature. Thank you!

[stefano.85]

If it helps.....
I've received today @ 22.00 an internal email from the user named "GafarozzMan" with the following object: BE CAREFULL! and the following text inside:
"Hello, friend. There are viruses' activities from your computer in last few days. Strongly recommend you to scan your computer. You can find a report about your computer's security and solve every problem with it here: http://www.virus-total.in/detected/J...tefano.85Thank you. Forum member."

it also gives the confirm option. it redirects outside the forum. hope to help the community in any way. and sorry for the english!

Keep the great work guys

[richiem]

Hi Mike -- I've looked for and have not found the "report feature." Where is it?

[afd_sg]

I have received this mail today:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!
***************************

Dear afd_sg,

You have received a new private message at EFi-X™ Users Forums from Cliffinzz, entitled "Pay attention to..".

To read the original version, respond to, or delete this message, you must log in here:
http://www.efixusers.com/private.php

This is the message that was sent:
***************
Dear, Houd.ini;STLVNUB;UnidentifiedCoward;afd_sg;CatDrui d!There are viruses' activities from your computer! Highly recommend you to scan your computer for malicious and potentially unwanted software. If you do not follow this, I will have to make a complaint to your Internet Service Provider with attached log file (your IP address, etc.). If you want to find a report about your computer's security and solve every problem with it, please click here: http://www.total-scan.com/detected/H...g;CatDruidThis is an online service that you can use for free spyware removal. Use it to scan your computer to help protect, clean, and keep your computer running at its best. Use the free scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially malicious software and to find vulnerabilities or shortcomings in your Internet security.Thank you. Yours truly, Cliff Edwards.
***************

Again, please do not reply to this email. You must go to the following page to reply to this private message:
http://www.efixusers.com/private.php

All the best,
EFi-X™ Users Forums

[Mike]

I'm aware a few are still getting through, and am handling the situation accordingly. Thank you for your continued assistance in dealing with these spammers.

[afd_sg]

Originally Posted by Mike

I'm aware a few are still getting through, and am handling the situation accordingly. Thank you for your continued assistance in dealing with these spammers.

If there is anything I can really do to help then please let me know.

[Houd.ini]

Originally Posted by afd_sg

I have received this mail today:

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL!
***************************

Dear afd_sg,

You have received a new private message at EFi-X™ Users Forums from Cliffinzz, entitled "Pay attention to..".

To read the original version, respond to, or delete this message, you must log in here:
http://www.efixusers.com/private.php

This is the message that was sent:
***************
Dear, Houd.ini;STLVNUB;UnidentifiedCoward;afd_sg;CatDruid!There are viruses' activities from your computer! Highly recommend you to scan your computer for malicious and potentially unwanted software. If you do not follow this, I will have to make a complaint to your Internet Service Provider with attached log file (your IP address, etc.). If you want to find a report about your computer's security and solve every problem with it, please click here: http://www.total-scan.com/detected/H...g;CatDruidThis is an online service that you can use for free spyware removal. Use it to scan your computer to help protect, clean, and keep your computer running at its best. Use the free scan to check for and remove viruses, spyware, and other potentially malicious software and to find vulnerabilities or shortcomings in your Internet security.Thank you. Yours truly, Cliff Edwards.
***************

Again, please do not reply to this email. You must go to the following page to reply to this private message:
http://www.efixusers.com/private.php

All the best,
EFi-X™ Users Forums

Huh?! Why does it say my nick? I got this private message spam (PMS? lol) too by the way.

[afd_sg]

I am getting them from Boxee now as well, which I do not use, and they are threatening to report the so called offender to their ISP...

[richiem]

I got one of these, but only one so far.