Chrispcritters
msg:4040389 | 12:29 am on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
If someone does local changes to the DNS results they could direct traffic for my domain to any server. I don't see how Google could tell if it was really my server or not. I think the "Allowed Sites" only prevents a certain amount of attacks/fraud. The first pass I did didn't show anything out of the ordinary in my logs or directory structure. I'll have to go back over it all with a fine tooth comb. Santa, this year I'd like to have someone from Google respond to me concerning this extortion attempt. I've been real good. Pretty please?
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Leosghost
msg:4040390 | 12:38 am on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
read your sticky ..
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AdSenseAdvisor
msg:4040395 | 12:42 am on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
I've followed up with Chrispcritters separately, since I can't discuss account-specific information publicly. ASA
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Chrispcritters
msg:4040399 | 12:52 am on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Thanks Leosghost and ASA.
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Roseb44170
msg:4040437 | 1:56 am on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Please let us know if things went well. I know you can't discuss specifics but just letting us know if you're able to keep your Adsense account. As a matter of fact this would be good to know in case if others are getting "blackmailed" too!
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Chrispcritters
msg:4040449 | 2:34 am on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
I want to take care not to go outside any T&C's. My account is still active and has been addressed in a manner that I believe is reasonable. Hopefully there will not be any future happenings - not an experience I want to go through again. Thanks Santa.
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purplecape
msg:4040802 | 6:44 pm on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Any advice for how others could avoid this problem, or how best to address it if it occurs?
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Chrispcritters
msg:4040811 | 6:54 pm on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
I want to do some testing on the "allowed sites" functionality first, but I would say for sure to use that. I'd also report unusual surges in clicks if you can't otherwise explain it. I'd also pass along any extortion letters you get ;)
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wyweb
msg:4040814 | 6:56 pm on Dec 10, 2009 (gmt 0) |
| I've followed up with Chrispcritters separately... |
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You rock ASA.
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Chrispcritters
msg:4041396 | 3:39 pm on Dec 11, 2009 (gmt 0) |
The email provider was nice enough to shut down the email account based on my reports.
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HuskyPup
msg:4041413 | 3:53 pm on Dec 11, 2009 (gmt 0) |
Congrats...for the moment:-)
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IanCP
msg:4041618 | 8:24 pm on Dec 11, 2009 (gmt 0) |
| The email provider was nice enough to shut down the email account based on my reports |
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If it came from a jurisdiction which has a "real" police force, then I'd also contact them.
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