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Contributor I
Jun 26, 2026 2:32 AM UTC

Beware free iPad messages

I just received a message from a new account with no posts, Administrator_Jason, offering a free iPad. 

The message contains a link that looks like it is from Sonos.com but it is to presentnow.com. This has all the red flags of a scam. 
 

Just a warning to be careful about what you click on, even here. 
 

Mark

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Pinned Reply By Jamie A

Hi All, 

We’ve started banning these accounts and have taken steps to prevent more of this type from being created. While we’re looking into longer term solutions, we’ve currently enabled account registration approval by the moderation team on the forum.

Thank you for the reports on this and for your patience.

Edit: 

I’ve merged a few threads into this one as they were made before we started banning the spam accounts.

Edit 2:

The accounts involved in sending out messages are all banned and, after making some adjustments on our end, you shouldn’t see any new messages regarding the spam link in this thread.

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Contributor I
Jun 26, 2026 5:23 AM UTC

Attention
ce profil 

Administrateur_Edward
 

 

  • Auditeur
m’a dit que je faisais partie des 10 gagnants d’un iPad, 11, c’est un spam qui cherchait à faire du phishing, ne surtout pas communiquer vos coordonnées. 
merci de bloquer et supprimer ce compte
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Stanley_4
Grand Maestro
Jun 26, 2026 5:24 AM UTC

Looks like the AI spam bot  needs a bit of tweaking so it checks messages as well as posts.

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Lyricist II
Jun 26, 2026 5:48 AM UTC
Contributor I
Jun 26, 2026 6:21 AM UTC

newly created account named "Administrator_Maddox" (role: Listener, member since 26 June 2026) is sending unsolicited private messages claiming recipients have won a free Apple iPad Air 11. The message displays "Sonos.com/prize" but links to presentnow.club/sonos, which appears to be a phishing site. Please remove the account and warn affected users.

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Contributor I
Jun 26, 2026 6:34 AM UTC

Another scam 

 

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Lyricist II
Jun 26, 2026 6:44 AM UTC

Is it possible to delete the message from the private message box? I am rather new hear and can’t seem to find the option to delete messages. thanks!

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rohitorange
Lyricist II
Jun 26, 2026 7:49 AM UTC

 

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Rohit
Lyricist I
Jun 26, 2026 7:58 AM UTC

It looked so authentic 🙃

 

 

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Contributor I
Jun 26, 2026 8:20 AM UTC

 

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Lyricist I
Jun 26, 2026 8:30 AM UTC

Same for me, why don´t they block accounts with “administrator”?

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