[EN] Hello to you all,
Some of you had probably noticed, ipernity is the victim of many spammers who create fake accounts for profit. We estimate that about 300,000 fake accounts were created this past year, often from India, Pakistan, ...
The destruction of these accounts is an important analysis work everyday.
We have worked extensively to analyze the phenomenon and have updated - and hardened - the spam-fighting rules.
This strategy paid off, as we have reduced by 70% the number of creation of new problematic accounts everyday..
We also changed a thing in the blog:
It is no longer possible to create a new article when you have more than 10 drafts (except for CLUB members) → so if you are unable to post new article, consider dropping a few drafts.
The fight against spam is a battle of everyday, so please continue to use the report button when an account seems suspicious.
See you soon,
the ipernity team
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[FR] Bonjour à toutes et à tous,
Certain d’entre-vous l’avaient sans doute remarqué, ipernity est victime de très nombreux spammeurs qui créent de faux comptes dans un but lucratif.
Nous estimons qu’environ 300.000 faux comptes ont été créé depuis une année, souvent en provenance d’Inde, du Pakistan,...
La destruction de ces comptes représente un travail d’analyse important au quotidien.
Nous avons longuement travaillé pour analyser le phénomène et avons mis à jour - et durci - les règles de lutte anti-spam.
Cette stratégie a été payante, puisque nous avons réduit de 70% le nombre de nouveaux comptes litigieux qui s’inscrivent chaque jour.
Nous avons aussi changé une petite chose dans le blog :
Il n’est plus possible de poster un article s’il y a plus de 10 brouillons (sauf si membre du CLUB) → donc si vous n’arrivez plus à poster de nouvel article, pensez à supprimer quelques brouillons.
La lutte contre le spam est un combat de tous les jours, merci de continuer à utiliser le bouton de signalement quand un compte vous semble suspect.
A très bientôt,
L’équipe ipernity
One good habit Genuine users should do is to never accept an invitation before visiting the invitees page, empty pages with no Avatar make most suspicious, however there are a few genuine user friends that have created an account simply to keep in touch with me, they however never send out invites.
Moderator club has replied to Stormlizard clubAnd a note about SCAM, we should all remember that when the deal is too "juicy" it's probably rotten.
Stormlizard club has replied to Moderator clubThanks for all your efforts, Team Ipernity - Like many others, I'll continue to report the dubious stuff !
It's now a joy to Search Explore for newly posted photos whereas before the work of genuine users was being overwhelmed by the free account spammers. Great work guys! :)
Thank you for your update. :)
As a Moderator on a different site... Spam is always the first job of the day !
Excellent that you are making a real difference !
As helps that now it is reported here.. it is dealt with... for a long time... no one was taking any notice if the Reports.
Great News !
Stormlizard club has replied to Pam J clubAnother observation I've made are "image collectors" who fav hundreds or even thousands of images without posting anything or just a dozen low-quality snaps. Often these collections of favs are re-used on other sites (via API) as click-bait next to dubious articles selling "junk". That should be another red flag for spammer/scammer
Moderator club has replied to Stargazer95050If you stumble upon such account, please report it. We will investigate the question.
Thank you.
Your success is our success.
Moderator club has replied to David DahleWould you mind sending a message through the Help section with references to the account, if you still have them ?
Thanks
Suggestions ?
Moderator club has replied to Peggy C clubI've sent you a PM.
Please consult your message.
:)
I can see form my blocked list the many spammers who create fake accounts for profit have been removed from Ipernity. Delighted with this. Well done Regards Tess
Moderator club has replied to Stormlizard clubMerci pour le travail que vous faites .
User name = Cabinet door world Country of Residense = India
www.ipernity.com/home/2228810
Has added me to his contacts.
John.
Moderator club has replied to Stormlizard clubStormlizard club has replied to Moderator clubThis person added me as his contact. This person is using Ipernity to advertise Cabinet Door World I have blocked this Person and reported to Ipenity.
Moderator club has replied to Treasa Ui CionaodhaTreasa Ui Cionaodha has replied to Moderator clubMore Spammers advertising furniture
www.ipernity.com/home/1839170
www.ipernity.com/home/1786818
www.ipernity.com/home/1716616
www.ipernity.com/home/1737158
www.ipernity.com/home/1865754
Moderator club has replied to Treasa Ui CionaodhaThank you Tess :-)
Treasa Ui Cionaodha has replied to Moderator clubNo doubt another Spammer or an attempt at Swindle.
John.
Moderator club has replied to Stormlizard clubCould you please hide the email, no need to share it here, thank you)
Treasa Ui Cionaodha has replied to Stormlizard clubHas already made a new account.
Moderator club has replied to Stormlizard clubYou can also use the Help section to share this :-)
www.ipernity.com/help
Stormlizard club has replied to Moderator clubPrevious poststream which has been removed by Audrey
Same person New Poststream
www.ipernity.com/home/2229932
autofantasia club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodhathis person has just left a message on my photostream also ... I have reported
and their account is live ....
UPDATE; staff have responded and I understand the account is now closed !
www.ipernity.com/home/2229932
After suspending, we deleted the account, it needed a little investigation because it was the second time.
beverley has replied to Moderator clubOmar gift is back as of 2 hours ago and commenting on peoples accounts.
www.ipernity.com/home/2230592
Please... if you would ZAP !!
Thankyou
Pam
Moderator club has replied to Pam J clubPam J club has replied to Moderator clubSpammer
www.ipernity.com/home/2234824
Reported
Moderator club has replied to Treasa Ui CionaodhaTreasa Ui Cionaodha has replied to Moderator clubis a repeat Troll. Have notified Moderator.
Moderator club has replied to Pam J clubPam J club has replied to Moderator clubI have blocked this one.
Spammer Reported
www.ipernity.com/home/1773080
Spammer Reported.
Moderator club has replied to Treasa Ui CionaodhaSpammer Jewelry sales only. Reported.
Je reviens sur ce sujet parce que j'ai eu trois fois en peu de jours des demandes de contact provenant de comptes ne comportant que quelques images ressemblant à des prospectus publicitaires – dont l'efficacité me paraît d'ailleurs douteuse. Je les bloque immédiatement.
Le dernier venait de ce compte.
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