Can spammers be hijacking old user names?

cmyx6go · 01-11-2023, 10:58 AM

I marked a post as spam a little while ago that had the same subject and content as this one.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983563

This new one however is from a user that has been around for years and has valid posts although he hasn't posted recently. Just wondering.....

apptest · 01-11-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I marked a post as spam a little while ago that had the same subject and content as this one.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983563

This new one however is from a user that has been around for years and has valid posts although he hasn't posted recently. Just wondering.....

Anything is possible. People fall victim to phishing campaigns on a daily basis, just gottra be smart and catch the spam as we see it

cmyx6go · 01-11-2023, 01:16 PM

Another one - the same spam. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983600

This one by user cgsmith10. Joined 2016, had normal posts, none since 2016 and now this spam.

Edit - And another. Same spam post from bmw5sport - valid member, last post 2021

Oldgixxer · 01-11-2023, 02:00 PM

It can,I've seen it happen on another board where I was Admin

cmyx6go · 01-11-2023, 03:37 PM

Usher9387 is the latest valid member with the same spam post.

Let me know if I should stop notifying when I see this. Don't want to be a pain in your ass.

apptest · 01-11-2023, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Usher9387 is the latest valid member with the same spam post.

Let me know if I should stop notifying when I see this. Don't want to be a pain in your ass.

No pain whatsoever, to the contrary you are making this a better place. just make sure to report it as spam using the dots on the top right of the post, and magic will happen 👍

cmyx6go · 01-11-2023, 04:33 PM

Another. Member Fation, last activity 2019. Today same spammer post.

Spiker01 · 01-18-2023, 10:00 PM

Is there a way to tell if a seller is a spammer or fake?

cmyx6go · 01-19-2023, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiker01

Is there a way to tell if a seller is a spammer or fake?

What does his profile show? Long time member with real posts? Any itrader (previous sales) shown?

Or is it a new member with no posts that wants to communicate via text because they don't have rights to private message?

CTSean · 01-19-2023, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiker01

Is there a way to tell if a seller is a spammer or fake?

Same way you'd investigate anything you are considering buying privately.

Are the pictures actual pics or screenprints?
Reverse image search to see if the pics show up anywhere else
Search the VIN and pull a carfax if you can
Check the seller's profile to see if they post like a real person or are only here to sell (not automatic negative, but could be a red flag)
Google search their username - people often use the same name on multiple sites
Communicate with the seller - do they respond like a normal person, are they super eager to complete the sale, are they unwilling to send additional pictures?

Probably plenty of other tips too

Spiker01 · 01-24-2023, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the tips, I rolled the dice and I think it’s working out

G30 B58 · 02-06-2023, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apptest

No pain whatsoever, to the contrary you are making this a better place. just make sure to report it as spam using the dots on the top right of the post, and magic will happen 👍

I

the new magic!!!

No one · 07-15-2023, 03:32 PM

Isn't this it: https://f20.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=2033151?

vreihen16 · 07-15-2023, 05:46 PM

I don't think so, more someone who did a new car order and is here getting pumped for their delivery date.

ptpending · 07-16-2023, 09:39 AM

this is old problem that scammers steal some user passwords and try to use them to scam, listing some attractive parts by attractive price

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cmyx6go Colonel 16857 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Can spammers be hijacking old user names? I marked a post as spam a little while ago that had the same subject and content as this one. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983563 This new one however is from a user that has been around for years and has valid posts although he hasn't posted recently. Just wondering..... __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise Last edited by cmyx6go; 01-11-2023 at 12:12 PM..
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cmyx6go Colonel 16857 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Another one - the same spam. https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1983600 This one by user cgsmith10. Joined 2016, had normal posts, none since 2016 and now this spam. Edit - And another. Same spam post from bmw5sport - valid member, last post 2021 __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise Last edited by cmyx6go; 01-11-2023 at 02:04 PM..
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cmyx6go Colonel 16857 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Usher9387 is the latest valid member with the same spam post. Let me know if I should stop notifying when I see this. Don't want to be a pain in your ass. __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise
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cmyx6go Colonel 16857 Rep 2,088 Posts Drives: 2022 X6///M Comp Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 X6 ///M [10.00]	Another. Member Fation, last activity 2019. Today same spammer post. __________________ I thought I was a good person but the way I react when people drive slowly in the left lane would suggest otherwise
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01-18-2023, 10:00 PM	#8
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No one Major 1106 Rep 1,441 Posts Drives: F21 118i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Undisclosed iTrader: (0)	Isn't this it: https://f20.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=2033151?
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vreihen16 Recovering Perfectionist 20932 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: BMW-less :( Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Orange County, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Mighty Freight ... [0.00] 2000 Audi TT Quattro [0.00] 1967 Formula Vee [0.00]	I don't think so, more someone who did a new car order and is here getting pumped for their delivery date. __________________ Currently BMW-less.
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07-16-2023, 09:39 AM	#15
ptpending Colonel 544 Rep 2,948 Posts Drives: e81 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	this is old problem that scammers steal some user passwords and try to use them to scam, listing some attractive parts by attractive price __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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