Allamand 2 Posted May 14, 2016 Dear Alamy team Until today I was not even aware that you have a discussion forum. I received a PM from an individual who insisted I only contact them on a hotmail account. To me this is very obvious spam but it seems that the report button on the messages does not work (possibly because this is my first and possibly only post to the forum). Would appreciate if you can look into this Thanks James 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allan Bell 1,683 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Dear Alamy team Until today I was not even aware that you have a discussion forum. I received a PM from an individual who insisted I only contact them on a hotmail account. To me this is very obvious spam but it seems that the report button on the messages does not work (possibly because this is my first and possibly only post to the forum). Would appreciate if you can look into this Thanks James Received the same myself. Looks like they just want to chat with others. Maybe kicked off most social network sites. Allan Reported. Edited May 14, 2016 by Allan Bell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Humek 4 Posted May 14, 2016 Same spam here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Humek 4 Posted May 14, 2016 I couldn't report her either. A three hour member spamming and requesting personal emails be sent her. Never seen this on Alamy before. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ann 308 Posted May 14, 2016 At 2:00 pm EST I forwarded the Miss R scam letter to Alamy Member Services. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDM 1,072 Posted May 14, 2016 Must be working alphabetically through the forum member list. All reports are from members whose names begin with a,b or c so far. I've not received mine yet. It will be Monday before anybody at Alamy reads the reports I assume. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Yates 1,166 Posted May 14, 2016 Just got mine so she has reached the end of the alphabet. Regards Craig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDM 1,072 Posted May 14, 2016 Just got mine so she has reached the end of the alphabet. Regards Craig I think it sorts by first name so you are Cr not Y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Yates 1,166 Posted May 14, 2016 Just got mine so she has reached the end of the alphabet. Regards Craig I think it sorts by first name so you are Cr not Y Makes a change I am normally last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CLSI 35 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) She (assuming she's a she) is at least as far as CLSI. from: Alamy <memberservices@alamy.com> date: Sat, May 14, 2016 at 2:25 PM subject: rosin started a new personal conversation with you mailed-by: cic08.aws.ipslink.com encryption: Standard (TLS) Edited May 14, 2016 by CLSI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M.Chapman 1,142 Posted May 14, 2016 I got one too. I suspect that some sort of script is being used to generate the emails? Has anyone (inadvertently) replied to see what she wants to communicate about ??? No doubt some scam or other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 243 Posted May 14, 2016 Snap. Have one also , best ignore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arletta 366 Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Reported to MS four hours ago. Looks like mass message scam to everyone... Edited May 14, 2016 by Arletta Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Rooney 2,113 Posted May 14, 2016 Gee, I thought she was only interested in me . . . because of my good looks and sunny personality. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison 2,759 Posted May 14, 2016 Gee, I thought she was only interested in me . . . because of my good looks and sunny personality. Would you like to buy my unicorn? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Rooney 2,113 Posted May 14, 2016 Gee, I thought she was only interested in me . . . because of my good looks and sunny personality. Would you like to buy my unicorn? You have a unicorn? Wow! Can I trade you for my percentage in the ownership of the Brooklyn Bridge? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Pimborough 127 Posted May 14, 2016 Yes also received - the problems with open forums that are easy to sign up on. "Hello, My name is miss Rosine, i saw your profile and it drew my attention to write to you. I would like you to communicate me through my e-mail address (RosineSmith23@hotmail.com) Rosine" Also got the exact same email obviously data farming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DDoug 2,899 Posted May 15, 2016 Googling the email address, RosineSmith23@hotmail.com, it appears she sends the same thing to all sorts of folks. As you say, obviously data farming. That, or one very lonely girl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davey Towers 332 Posted May 15, 2016 I got the same too! Just deleted the "conversation". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gvallee 2,249 Posted May 15, 2016 She reached the letter V!! Got one too. Sorry folks, she also likes me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inchiquin 769 Posted May 15, 2016 She reached the letter V!! Erm, your username begins with a G, Gen! I can confirm that she's now reached I. Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Robinson 846 Posted May 15, 2016 I'm feeling very left out here - I haven't had one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vpics 578 Posted May 15, 2016 None for me. I feel left out. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honeymonster 2 Posted May 15, 2016 I've had the same one. There doesn't seem to be an option of reporting or blocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites