❯ Can spammers be hijacking old user names?
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Can spammers be hijacking old user names?
I marked a post as spam a little while ago that had the same subject and content as this one.
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983563 This new one however is from a user that has been around for years and has valid posts although he hasn't posted recently. Just wondering.....
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Another one - the same spam. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983600
This one by user cgsmith10. Joined 2016, had normal posts, none since 2016 and now this spam. Edit - And another. Same spam post from bmw5sport - valid member, last post 2021
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It can,I've seen it happen on another board where I was Admin
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Usher9387 is the latest valid member with the same spam post.
Let me know if I should stop notifying when I see this. Don't want to be a pain in your ass.
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Another. Member Fation, last activity 2019. Today same spammer post.
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Or is it a new member with no posts that wants to communicate via text because they don't have rights to private message?
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Are the pictures actual pics or screenprints? Reverse image search to see if the pics show up anywhere else Search the VIN and pull a carfax if you can Check the seller's profile to see if they post like a real person or are only here to sell (not automatic negative, but could be a red flag) Google search their username - people often use the same name on multiple sites Communicate with the seller - do they respond like a normal person, are they super eager to complete the sale, are they unwilling to send additional pictures? Probably plenty of other tips too |
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Isn't this it: https://f20.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=2033151?
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I don't think so, more someone who did a new car order and is here getting pumped for their delivery date.
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this is old problem that scammers steal some user passwords and try to use them to scam, listing some attractive parts by attractive price
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