Support Forums

how can I get rid of this spam?

This is a discussion on how can I get rid of this spam? within the Technical Support forums, part of the Technical Support Forums category; Hi, Since a couple of weeks users of my site have been reporting spam messages sent through the site that ...


Go Back   68 Classifieds Forums > Technical Support Forums > Technical Support

This topic is resolved.

If you have a similar issue that this thread does not address, open a new related support topic.

 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-13-2009, 03:54 AM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 72
Rep Power: 6
Isje is on a distinguished road
Default how can I get rid of this spam?

Hi,
Since a couple of weeks users of my site have been reporting spam messages sent through the site that look like this:
You have been sent the following email from a visitor on our website regarding your advert. Full Name: tjowpzuyg Email Address: [email protected] Message: lB1ROk koyochxjbtam, tuzbxgmvwdxw, [link=http://xegstjexzmlt.com/]xegstjexzmlt[/link], http://pdfxfesgqlkn.com/

Any ideas how I can get rid of this crap?
I am currently using freecap captcha
Thanks
__________________
Using v4.1.5 Developer
NuStyle Template

Last edited by Isje; 10-13-2009 at 03:58 AM.
Isje is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 05:15 AM   #2
All Hands On Deck
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,126
Rep Power: 51
seymourjames has a spectacular aura about
Default

You could try and use the recaptcha module. It is pretty ugly in its standard form so you will probably want to restyle it.
__________________
"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing".

TemplateCodes.com for 68 Classifieds, Matching WordPress Themes & Magento Online Stores[/b]
seymourjames is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 05:46 AM   #3
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 72
Rep Power: 6
Isje is on a distinguished road
Default

Where can I restyle it?

There is a link Admin under admin/modules (../administration/modules.php?mod=recaptcha), but when I click on it, it just takes me the admin home page.
__________________
Using v4.1.5 Developer
NuStyle Template
Isje is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 06:27 AM   #4
All Hands On Deck
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,126
Rep Power: 51
seymourjames has a spectacular aura about
Default

Download the recpatcha module offered by Eric.

Now Google is your friend - reCAPTCHA: Stop Spam, Read Books . You have to register for a key. There is also a page on this site on how to restyle it to neutral colors; You will also need to adjust the css for your own site to place it nicely within contact and registration forms. This will stop alot of spam. One other deterrent is to only allow registered users to use the the contact forms.
__________________
"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing".

TemplateCodes.com for 68 Classifieds, Matching WordPress Themes & Magento Online Stores[/b]
seymourjames is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 08:08 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
MrGForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 206
Rep Power: 7
MrGForce is on a distinguished road
Default

What is the difference between the 2 modules?

I'm having this same spam problem, and even with the Freecap Captcha module running, spammers seem to be able to enter the code with no problem.

How does the recaptcha module differ?
__________________
MrGForce

Currently running 68Classifieds v4.1.5 Developer Edition ... Purple Template
MrGForce is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 08:49 AM   #6
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 72
Rep Power: 6
Isje is on a distinguished road
Default

I found that page earlier, but where should I add that script?

Quote:
Originally Posted by seymourjames
Download the recpatcha module offered by Eric.

Now Google is your friend - reCAPTCHA: Stop Spam, Read Books . You have to register for a key. There is also a page on this site on how to restyle it to neutral colors; You will also need to adjust the css for your own site to place it nicely within contact and registration forms. This will stop alot of spam. One other deterrent is to only allow registered users to use the the contact forms.
__________________
Using v4.1.5 Developer
NuStyle Template
Isje is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 09:40 AM   #7
All Hands On Deck
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,126
Rep Power: 51
seymourjames has a spectacular aura about
Default

difference - two separated words.

Either circumventing your system or they are a member doing it or they are harvesting emails shown directly on your site. I think it is probably the latter if you are displaying your viewmmember pages with emails shown.

Read please - use Eric's recaptcha module (NOT THEIR ONE) - here is the link ClassifiedMods reCaptcha Module

Then style it using the tools on the site I posted. Then style your own style sheet for the template to make it fit nicely.
__________________
"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing".

TemplateCodes.com for 68 Classifieds, Matching WordPress Themes & Magento Online Stores[/b]
seymourjames is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 10:22 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
MrGForce's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 206
Rep Power: 7
MrGForce is on a distinguished road
Default

No David, they aren't harvesting emails from my site as I don't display them anywhere, and tell my members not to do so either. (Some do anyway, but that's their problem.) I also don't let folks even see the listing contact form unless they are a registered member and logged in.

And the spammers are not registered users, as they only spam me at the site's default contact us form, which is available to guests and which I have the freecap captcha module enabled on. Looks like they are either doing it in person or have found a way around the module.

If it don't stop, I will try the two word module to see if that will work. Other than that, I simply make the link available to only registered users.

It's just a shame there are idiots (I used a nice word) out there that have nothing better to do.
__________________
MrGForce

Currently running 68Classifieds v4.1.5 Developer Edition ... Purple Template
MrGForce is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 10:33 AM   #9
68 Classifieds Staff
 
Eric Barnes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Belmont, NC
Posts: 5,306
Rep Power: 125
Eric Barnes is a jewel in the rough
Default

Yes I totally agree about the idiots I would recommend using the recaptcha as it seems to be a better system all the way around. We have started using it here on the forums and I believe it does help but we still get spam almost everyday. I think some people have nothing better to do.
__________________
Eric Barnes
68 Classifieds Developer
Customer Area | Issue Tracker | Documentation | 68C Mods | 68 @ Twitter | My Modules
Eric Barnes is offline  
Old 10-13-2009, 10:49 AM   #10
All Hands On Deck
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,126
Rep Power: 51
seymourjames has a spectacular aura about
Default

I get between 100 to 200 junk emails everyday. I sympathize with you. If they are hitting your main contactus.php then try the recaptcha. It does work better according to many.

One of the things which is happening out there is that people are manually entering details into forms. When they get a reply they book that email into their nice little email marketing program which generates thousands of fake emails and then sell it on to 50 others who then sell it onto 50 others which all do the same. Its like you just go an address book of 5 million email addresses in it. I bet Eric has the same issue as us with our support ticket systems. We politely tell people we have received their email and will get back to them. Somebody gets an autoreponse and they then harvest your email.

When it comes to junk mail there is a reason for it. Not a good one I am afraid. It is about masking emails for crime in the sheer weight of spam. Why the authorities really don't go out and get these people wherever they reside beats me.
__________________
"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing".

TemplateCodes.com for 68 Classifieds, Matching WordPress Themes & Magento Online Stores[/b]
seymourjames is offline  
Closed Thread

Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Tired of spam Artiblefriere Off Topic 1 08-27-2008 04:36 PM
Spam Jessej v3.1 Questions & Support 0 10-14-2007 03:01 AM
Spam with ads Sinisa v3.1 Questions & Support 3 06-02-2006 10:11 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:14 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2010, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0