View Full Version : Help preventing spam


DannyBly
20th February 2007, 04:39 PM
I'm getting hit with alot of spam and cannot figure out how to stop it. I think it is coming from a bot as it is always going to the same forum. The image verification and email verification is not stopping it. The IP addresses are different each time so blocking the IP address is not working either. Got any tips on how to stop it? :confused:

darnoldy
20th February 2007, 08:06 PM
Got any tips on how to stop it? :confused:I've installed this plugin (http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?p=1117279#post1117279) -- while it will not stop it, it keeps it out of public view until you can deal with it.

Joy
20th February 2007, 08:37 PM
I had this problem and it was getting out of hand. I now have a long list of banned email addresses if you want them?

DannyBly
20th February 2007, 11:07 PM
Thanks for the support everyone!

I have a strong suspicion that all the spam is coming from one person or organization - many of the emails associated with the spam posts are .ru

ManagerJosh
20th February 2007, 11:33 PM
Few things

a) upgrade to vBulletin 3.6.4
b) enable TTF GD
c) Enable Random Fonts
d) Enable Random Font Sizes

DannyBly
21st February 2007, 12:06 AM
ok nice - I think I'll take your advice and upgrade :D

XpcPro
13th January 2008, 01:11 PM
if oyu want to stop spam just bring more moderators and admins to your forum