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wbf610

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every few days, I get redirected to some kind of site that says I won something, congrats, etc. not sure if it’s intended, or there is a bug somewhere.
 

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We do not use redirects. Usually this is the result of a spyware or malware on your computer. I would recommend running a scan of the pc. If it persist let me know
 

Co4ch D4ve

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I had that too. It is a bug in the adds. I haven’t had it since I became a member.
 

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If this happens again if you can pay attention to which ad it is we can have it removed from the mix.
 

wbf610

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Ok, just checked back. I’m using my iPhone when it happens, and just had three pop when I clicked this thread. Screen shots below, Web address visible.
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wbf610

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I haven’t directly clicked on any adds.
 

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Thanks we will get this reported.
 

wbf610

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Shouldn’t be a spyware or malware issue on the iPhone, correct?
 

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Do you have games on your phone ? Games can cause that to happen .
 

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I made a thread on the four virus scareware awhile back and it was only on my android Gs7 it would pop up. I had to become a premier member then it instantly stopped.
 

wbf610

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Do you have games on your phone ? Games can cause that to happen .
Like three old games. Nothing newer, if that matters.

And it just popped up again. This time, the address stayed when I hit back.
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wbf610

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Now it’s happening in every thread I click on. :mad:

May have to take a break here.
 

Co4ch D4ve

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It got really bad on my iPad too. As Dr K said in his post, I joined as a premier member and the problem went away immediately. It is definitely in the adds.
 

wbf610

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Need to look into premier, it’s happening so often it’s impossible to do anything.
 
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