Gmail Addresses + Repeat Offenders
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whynot
Well-known member
Ban the dots in the ACP.
Code:
*.*@gmail.comwhynot@gmail.com : valid
why.not@gmail.com : invalid
w.hyno.t@gmail.com : invalid
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AndyB
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You might like this add-on:
https://xenforo.com/community/threads/duplicate-account-check-paid.153510/post-1583908
https://xenforo.com/community/threads/duplicate-account-check-paid.153510/post-1583908
ENF
Well-known member
Highly recommend Xon's Addon: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/signup-abuse-detection-and-blocking.6812/
We use this to block out trouble networks via ASx ID's and it moderates duplicate accounts when trying the Gmail period (.) tricks.
The AS block works wonders since most of the problematic accounts come from the usual suspects. The addon is highly complex, but once configured to your specific needs, it cuts down on so much administrative work.
NickH
Member
I have the Xon addon already.
The issue I have is that they seem to be using 4G and moving around so I can't IP block or AS block.
The emails don't have dots in either, they are all like "billydavies675@gmail.com", "iansmith6433@gmail.com".
The issue I have is that they seem to be using 4G and moving around so I can't IP block or AS block.
The emails don't have dots in either, they are all like "billydavies675@gmail.com", "iansmith6433@gmail.com".
NickH
Member
ENF
Well-known member
The problematic spammers aren't using a wireless tech (usually). We rarely see a spam account coming from a wireless network, it's always some transit or faux-vpn network. Some of the default ones in Xon's addon catch a bunch, but we beefed it up to be more stringent. Sorry you're having problem, but I think you probably just need some additional fine tuning to discourage those bad actors.
ENF
Well-known member
Oh, I see. In that case, I'd just let them on and setup the discourage option with something truly annoying.
Forsaken
Well-known member
GMail allows emails to have periods in them, so your banning periods will result in guaranteed false positives. Sadly, GMail also ignores additional periods added (eg firstname.lastname and first.name.last.name are the same).
The best way to deal with his issue is to use Xon's addon.
AndyB
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whynot
Well-known member
There are no false positives.
The rule is clear: Can not register with dot(s) in the gmail email address' username part.
Forsaken
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There are better solutions than a very overbearing and strict email requirement.
whynot
Well-known member
Sure.
TPerry
Well-known member
Just restrict from 2 or more periods. Most users aren't going to use firstname.middleinitial.lastname in their email when you think about it.
Saphira
Member
My last name has 3 words. My primary personal email address (gmail) has 3 dots, as I at creation time put it between every word of my name (so it's "first.last1.last2.last3@gmail.com").
woody
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The Multi-account detection settings in Xon's addon have worked nearly flawlessly for me.
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cwe
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Where in the ACP is this? I don't see it in Options > User Registration or Options > Spam Management
