phpbb spam

Discussion in 'phpBB' started by uca, Jul 11, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hi people!

    I need your latest suggestions for getting rid of spammy subscriptions and links in a forum of mine that I am using pretty casually as support for my seo directory but that is a daily target for spam from Russia apparently.

    I haven't seen any recent posts on this so I am asking you here what you do to avoid this at present. As these spammers get around the visual confirmation code pretty easily.

    If you want to see what I am talking about go to my seo directory forum and enjoy the casino-gay-testosterone links (which I'll remove in a very short while!:) )

    Thanks for any help!
     
    uca, Jul 11, 2006 IP
  2. amitpatel_3001

    amitpatel_3001 Results Follow Patience

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    Did you activate Image verification?
    If not do it from your Admin CP.
     
    amitpatel_3001, Jul 11, 2006 IP
  3. uca

    uca Well-Known Member

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    mmmm...I'll see but I think it's active.

    Thanks anyway!

    :)
     
    uca, Jul 11, 2006 IP
  4. uca

    uca Well-Known Member

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    Actually no amitpatel, I thought it was active but it wasn't!

    What an i***t!

    Sorry for wasting your time and of any readers!

    I at least hope it'll help some other in my same situation (hopefully nobody so silly!:))

    :)
     
    uca, Jul 11, 2006 IP
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    EGS Notable Member

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    Hey man I found an antispam bot for phpBB here - dunno if it works but it's only $5 so if you have a real spam problem, it might be worth a try. :eek:
     
    EGS, Jul 11, 2006 IP
  6. uca

    uca Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, I'll look into it!

    :)
     
    uca, Jul 11, 2006 IP