XF 1.5 Spam Patterns Figured Out

[Zachary Ball]

Okay, so after carefully moderating my spam which is about 2-6 accounts that post links into threads once. I have found a pattern they all follow which allows me to assume they are bots or non-human.

Here are the things 99% of them have in common:

1. List location as NY, New York, New York NY, or really anything with that city.
2. Age is always 21
3. 99% of time they are female.
4. (THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT) They all use the same name associated with email for their username.

So, I have tried phrases, but I think I know what will block this certain bot.. I need to somehow not allow users to use the same name that is within their email. Any add-ons or edits I can make to make this happen?

 

[rainmotorsports]

I already posted the solution to your exact problem. In fact that is one of the providers I have blocked specifically.

 

[Zachary Ball]

I already posted the solution to your exact problem. In fact that is one of the providers I have blocked specifically.

Yes, the solution he posted fixed 99% of my spam issues. I just need to tweak a bit more and will be spam free for the most part.

 

[craigiri]

188 (IP range)
Republic of Mudlavia or whatever - is responsible for 80% plus of my current attemped signups (we moderate them).

Use .htaccess....really, very few valid consumer from Moldavia.