Unsolicited 'crackpot' private message

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Several users reported receiving unsolicited private messages from a user named 'NewMaverick,' who claimed to have a breakthrough in quantum gravity and provided a link to his website. The recipient list of these messages can be viewed, showing others who received the same communication. The spammer has since been banned from the forum. Users are reminded to forward any unsolicited or commercial spam messages to a Mentor or Admin for action. This incident highlights the importance of reporting spam to maintain forum integrity.
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Did anyone else receive an unsolicited PM from 'NewMaverick' claiming some breakthrough in quantum gravity and giving a link to his site ?
 
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Yes. I didn't react, because I thought somebody else would anyway (lazy as usual :biggrin:) and I can see who got the same private message at the same sending. The admins can see the private messages, so I don't think there's need to discuss it anywhere.
 
Hi Joost. How can you see who else got the mesage ?
 
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Hi Joost. How can you see who else got the mesage ?

I don't see everyone who has got messages from him, but I see the list of those people who he sent the message at the same time while sending to me. The recipient list shows above the topic of the private message.
 
This is a reminder that whenever you receive unsolicited messages like that, or even outright commercial spam, you should forward it immediately to any Mentor/Admin.

Zz.
 

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