SuiteSuccess Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 As many of you know with David Dixon's help we started an East Coast Rally website. He and I are the administrators. I now am getting 4-5 emails per day on my personal email about "New User Registrations" which are all coming from yahoo.com and are obvious spammers. Many are trying to sell pharmaceutical products. Is there a way to "filter" new user requests so that legitimate requests can be allowed but these spammers can be filtered out? Sorry, I'm just not that computer savy. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Carl, I do not know where they are getting your email from on the site, but if you have it listed (as opposed to a link) I would suggest spelling it out to avoid the spammers. Try it like this: Carl at ECR dot com rather than Carl@ecr.com Those spammers are bots that search for email addresses. My other suggestion would be to set up a throw down email address, strictly for the ECR page although the damage may already be down. I guess, judging from your previous occupation, that you don't need emails for non-prescription Viagra/Cialis and other drugs from Canada and Mexico?? MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Phil, Thanks for the reply. Hmm, may need new occupation in re-sale 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 As Phil said, it depends on the nature of the email address and why you are exposing it. I don't expose a real email on the websites I run. To be more precise, my email is there, but in the form of a .jpg. Take a look at my contacts page HERE and you will see. Just scroll to the end of the page. To create the .jpg just use Powerpoint and type your emial. Then save the slide in .jpg format instead of powerpoint. Then clip out the text part..... On other sites I don't expose an email at all. You are required to have a valid email from your hosting provider, but that is not generally exposed to bots. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 As Phil said, it depends on the nature of the email address and why you are exposing it. I don't expose a real email on the websites I run. To be more precise, my email is there, but in the form of a .jpg. Take a look at my contacts page HERE and you will see. Just scroll to the end of the page. To create the .jpg just use Powerpoint and type your emial. Then save the slide in .jpg format instead of powerpoint. Then clip out the text part..... On other sites I don't expose an email at all. You are required to have a valid email from your hosting provider, but that is not generally exposed to bots. Thanks Jack. I guess I wasn't as clear as I need to be to help everyone solve this issue. The personal emails I'm getting are just notifications from the host of "New User Registrations". They are not links or emails direct to the spammers websites, so I'm not concerned about that. However, as I said, the notifications are everyday. In looking at WordPress plug ins, it looks like we could add one of those little windows that gives a word, numbers, or phrase that must be re-typed to register. Would this stop the bots? And hence stop the flow of notifications except legitimate registrants? 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes. Thank you so much. Will contact David. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Did you use your personal e-mail when you registered the domain? I did that once and forgot that unless it is included in your package or you pay extra to have it hidden by the ISP it is visible for harvesting. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 If you are using Wordpress, there is usually a default page for requesting a login. Drupal has a similar thing. Since I don't require registration to use the site, I hide that function. However, since you should always have a way for somebody to contact the site administrator in case something goes wrong with the site, that will be an access point for spammers. Capcha will help with that. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Stan, as I was not very clear, all I'm getting is notifications from Wordpress about new registrants. I am not getting direct emails from the spammers themselves but it is obvious that bots are automatically searching out and signing up these spammers then I am notified. 99% have a lengthy yahoo.com email address attached as Wordpress posts their email address for me to view as an administrator. So far no "obvious" porn spammers but lots of "salesman" as discerned from their emails. I'm thinking the Wordpress plug in will eliminate these automatic sign ups by adding the extra sign up step and thus limit the notifications I receive to only legitimate registrants. Stan, Mark, Jack. Again thank you for your help as my computer skills are limited and I'm relying on David's expertise. I have sent him an email but have not got a reply yet, so hopefully we can get corrected soon. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 If you still have issues, please let me know. We build sites in WordPress all day long. I'll be glad to help free of charge. http://www.octanemedia.com/ "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 If you still have issues, please let me know. We build sites in WordPress all day long. I'll be glad to help free of charge. http://www.octanemedia.com/ Britt, Thanks for the help. Sent you a PM. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmzero Posted May 18, 2015 Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 Britt, Thanks for the help. Sent you a PM. You're welcome. I don't see any PM's, though. "Willy Mammoth" - Volvo 730, Sold Heartland Cyclone 4000 Toy HaulerT-Minus 26 years and counting to being a full timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted May 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2015 You're welcome. I don't see any PM's, though. On the way. Kinda lengthy, sorry. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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