Spotting Spammers

Thought it might be a good idea to start a post with some common things to look for regarding spam accounts. Or to ask about unusual things in profiles etc

One thing I noticed lately were profiles that list "Man" in the bio
Just strikes me as odd and possibly a red flag.

There's 20+ spam accounts that were created recently that start as "dcoo"

"Purrsia, post: 33517" said:

Thought it might be a good idea to start a post with some common things to look for regarding spam accounts. Or to ask about unusual things in profiles etc

One thing I noticed lately were profiles that list "Man" in the bio
Just strikes me as odd and possibly a red flag.

The "Man" thing (yeah i know that sounds funny) is one of the flags...to tell you the truth, those account i do perma bans. Feel free to do the same

Also, some accounts look ok, or at least I'm unsure, until I google the web address in their email or link (I would advise against visiting an unknown site just cuz you don't know if it'll harm your computer, hence I use google to check how legit it might be)

Take http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=645&q=1yingxiao.com&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq="" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this for example...definitely spam, although it was more obvious by looking at it too lol

Of course having a non-toon related website or blog isn't a crime, but I do check them to see if google comes back with the above, or just to see if it has spam potential such as a forum or site that's trying to sell a service or product. Red flags.

"Purrsia, post: 33553" said:

Also, some accounts look ok, or at least I'm unsure, until I google the web address in their email or link (I would advise against visiting an unknown site just cuz you don't know if it'll harm your computer, hence I use google to check how legit it might be)

Take http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=645&q=1yingxiao.com&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq="" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this for example...definitely spam, although it was more obvious by looking at it too lol

Or this one for instance http://www.thundercatslair.org/forums/member.php?u=6640"" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diurderyday, must be the first spammer with an avatar! They are starting to get smarter

Yes, I've ran across several spammers now that uploaded avatars. Kinda shattered my illusion that anyone who personalized their profile that much probably wouldn't be a spammer!

It's the first time since i've joined the Lair that i see in a daily basis so many Spammers 'attacking' us.

It's like the never ending battle between bad and evil. Thundercats VS Mumm-ra!!


(We are the Thundercats)

:liono:cheetara::panthro::tygra::wilykat::pumyrahappy::lynxo::wilykit: VS:mummra: :Dlol!!